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Nikola Vucevic gets standing ovation before making Celtics debut

Boston fans gave veteran center Nikola Vucevic a warm welcome during the Celtics’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday night. Vucevic saw his six-year stint with the Chicago Bulls come to an end this week.

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Brad Stevens reveals Celtics’ openness to future spending

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were very busy at the trade deadline, but they weren’t exactly big spenders. Rather, they traded away minor contracts, saved money, and ducked under the luxury tax after being far above it over the summer.

Baylor Scheierman News / CelticsBlog / February 6

Celtics latest addition marks a reunion between two old friends

BOSTON — Amid all the chao of Thursday’s NBA midseason tradeline deadline, the Celtics traded for two-way player John Tonje. Tonje, who was drafted by the Utah Jazz 53rd overall in June, was in the middle of standout season with the Salt Lake City stars when he learned he was traded.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 6

Brad Stevens Addresses Jayson Tatum's Hesitance About Potential Return

Jayson Tatum is inching closer to a return, but whether it actually happens this season is still up for some debate. Despite some public workouts that

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce clash over Celtics’ success before Big Three

Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce engaged in a pointed on-air debate over the franchise’s direction before the formation of the Big Three during the latest episode of KG Certified, revisiting long-standing disagreements about Boston’s success prior to their 2008 title run.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 6

Miami Heat at Boston Celtics Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 6, 2026

With the NBA season heating up, the Miami Heat are heading to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics and help bettors win cash for tonight’s game. The Celtics are on a hot streak and could continue their strong February, while the Heat are trying to stop a potential losing streak after a weak trade deadline.

Nikola Vucevic News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 6

Boston Celtics Trade A Unique Opportunity For Nikola Vucevic, Which Includes 'Re-wiring My Brain'

BOSTON — Nikola Vucevic is starting over. He’s 15 years into his NBA career and he’s never won a playoff series. He’s been on two winning teams, the most

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 6

Brad Stevens Explains Boston Celtics Trade Deadline Moves

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics front office were active at the trade deadline, ultimately moving away four players, adding Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls, and getting under the tax line. On Friday, Stevens held a news conference to explain the moves. “Obviously this summer we had to get under the second apron,” he said.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 6

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Celtics GM Shares Jayson Tatum Update on Friday

The Boston Celtics were forced to recalibrate their season before it ever began after Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the playoffs last season.

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Josh Minott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Grading Nets’ Josh Minott trade with Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Josh Minott from the Boston Celtics for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. After welcoming Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors, Minott’s arrival adds another young wing to Brooklyn’s roster for the second half of the season.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / February 6

Nobody cares (but they should): Why Joe Mazzulla is the NBA’s Coach of the Year

Joe Mazzulla is never one to accept praise, often deflecting it toward his staff and players. He famously told Derrick White “nobody cares” after being congratulated for winning Coach of the Month.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

The $325 million miracle that shaped the Celtics’ trade deadline

BOSTON — The insanity of the NBA trade deadline has passed, and the Boston Celtics stayed active throughout. The Celtics made four trades to reshape their roster and shave more than $325 million off their tax bill.

Chris Boucher News / Field Level Media / February 6

Celtics trade F Chris Boucher to Jazz

Two days after acquiring center Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtics traded forward Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Guard John Tonje heads to Boston, while Utah also receives a second-round draft pick and cash.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / February 6

Jayson Tatum Faces Mental Hurdle as Insider Explains When Celtics Star Is Returning

While the Boston Celtics are contending without Jayson Tatum, a report about the Celtics star player put a damper on this season’s progress. Last week, Chris Haynes confirmed that JT is now “re-evaluating” his situation.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Celtics 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 4 deals

The madness of the NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and the Boston Celtics were busy for almost the entirety of the chaos. To kick things off, they pulled a somewhat surprising move on Tuesday afternoon by dealing guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Jaylen Brown Injury Update Emerges After Missing 1 Game

Jaylen Brown was out of action for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to multiple injuries. The 29-year-old was dealing with tightness in his left hamstring and a sore right knee, forcing him to sit out the game against the Houston Rockets.

Nikola Vucevic News / Field Level Media / February 5

Nikola Vucevic ready for Celtics debut against Heat

Nikola Vucevic could make his debut with the Boston Celtics when they take on the visiting Miami Heat on Friday night. Boston acquired Vucevic, 35, in a trade with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

Xavier Tillman News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Celtics Agree To Trade Tillman, Cash To Hornets

More than an hour after the trade deadline passed, word of another deal has trickled in. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), the Celtics reached an agreement to send center Xavier Tillman Sr.

Josh Minott News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Celtics To Trade Josh Minott To Nets

The Celtics are trading Josh Minott to the Nets, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link). According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints (Twitter link), no additional players or draft picks are involved in the deal.

Amari Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Celtics To Promote Rookie Amari Williams To 15-Man Roster

The Celtics are promoting rookie two-way player Amari Williams, Marc Stein of The Stein Line tweets. Williams has agreed to a two-year, $2.7MM standard contract.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Warriors trade for Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster move

Kristaps Porzingis is headed back to the Western Conference.

Warriors HC Steve Kerr addresses potential Draymond Green trade

Hornets swing trade for sixth man, acquire Coby White from Bulls

Thunder pull off steal with big trade

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Paul Pierce sounds off on Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons For Deadeye Three-point Big Man

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have made a move two days ahead of the NBA trade deadline to address their front court depth issues. It came at the expense of a fan favorite.