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NBA News / EasySportz / October 21
Celtics Blow 22 Point Lead in Season Opening Loss to Pistons
The Boston Celtics opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a disappointing 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, blowing a 22 point lead despite a spectacular debut from Paul George.
Paul George News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Paul George dismisses record Celtics debut: ‘It means nothing’
Paul George delivered the highest-scoring debut in Celtics history. He wasn’t interested in celebrating it. “I’m not a moral victory guy,” George said, via The Associated Press.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Paul George rediscovered 'pop' while making Celtics history in Boston debut
Who would've guessed beleaguered forward Paul George would set a franchise record in his debut with the Boston Celtics?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Celtics’ Derrick White gets candid about Paul George’s 38-point eruption vs. Pistons
The Boston Celtics could not have asked for a better debut outing from offseason trade acquisition Paul George. George, whom the Celtics acquired for Jaylen Brown in a stunner of a deal a few months ago, went off for 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field (7-12 from beyond the arc), adding five rebounds, three assists, and five steals.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
What Went Right and Wrong as Boston Celtics Blow 22-Point Lead in Loss to Detroit
The Boston Celtics got out to a sloppy start but Jayson Tatum started distributing and Payton Pritchard settled down a frantic offense to take a lead after the first quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons
After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20
How Mitchell Robinson fared on his Boston Celtics debut in NBA season opener vs Detroit Pistons
Mitchell Robinson began his new stint with the Boston Celtics in their season opener against the Detroit Pistons. On the night his former New York Knicks teammates were collecting their Championship Rings and raising the banner at Madison Square Garden, Mitchell Robinson was embracing his new start with the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ opening-day collapse to Pistons was all too familiar
The Boston Celtics began a new era on Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ trade for Paul George already paying huge dividends
At least for one day, the trade is looking much better for the Celtics than anyone expected.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut
If the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons was any indication of how the entire year will go, it's going to be a season for the ages.
Payton Pritchard News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Celtics Veteran Reveals Unexpected Payton Pritchard Moment Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have no shortage of recognizable names entering the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the team’s most interesting relationships might involve two guards at very different stages of their careers.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes
Can the Boston Celtics make an NBA Finals run even without Jaylen Brown? Former Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins certainly doesn’t think so, and he let his feelings be known during an episode of “First Take” ahead of NBA Opening Night.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
2026-27 Boston Celtics Season Guide: Roster, Schedule, Storylines and Key Dates
The Boston Celtics begin their regular season Tuesday afternoon at Detroit. Here is your full Celtics Season guide, with the full roster, depth chart, full schedule, key NBA dates, and storylines to watch for.
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Boston Celtics Get Bad News on New Addition Before Season
The Boston Celtics’ newest two-way contract addition, guard Devin Carter, will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.
Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 19
The Five Most Interesting Things Said During the Final Two Days of Celtics Preseason
BOSTON — Training camp is officially over. The Boston Celtics held their final two practices at the Auerbach Center on Sunday and Monday before heading
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Celtics Officially Release 4 Players Days Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have completed their final roster trims ahead of the regular season by waiving four training camp invitees. Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries were all placed on waivers after spending camp with the team on Exhibit 10 contracts, via the NBA transaction log.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees
The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
Devin Carter News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Converting Devin Carter To Two-Way Contract
Former lottery pick Devin Carter is having his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal by the Celtics, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / October 13
Celtics get a bargain with Payton Pritchard extension
He'd clearly get more on the open market, but Pritchard wanted to stay in Boston and get life-changing money, rather than test free agency in 2028.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 12
Celtics' starting lineup questions don't need just one answer
An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.
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