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Jaylen Brown Gets Real on Sacrificing Amid Career Year to Make Room for Jayson Tatum

Keeping aside some bits of frustration, Jaylen Brown is in the middle of the most complete season of his career. The numbers reflect it, the role reflects it, but as the Boston Celtics move toward the postseason, Brown knows that sustaining success will require something less visible.

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3 Celtics 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

As the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world shift from the professional grind to the single-elimination theater.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 17

Injuries Sap Star Power, Emotional Reunion, from Celtics-Warriors game

What is usually a highly-anticipated game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors is going to look like something closer to Jayson Tatum’s early-recovery scrimmage against the G League Celtics. If it wasn’t for the tanking Washington Wizards making sure they lost, the Wizards would be limping into Boston on a huge losing streak.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Luka Garza shares story that perfectly captures the Celtics season

HYDE PARK — A whole lot changed for the Celtics after the midseason trade deadline. It’s well-known that the team lost four players: Anfernee Simons, Xavier Tillman, Josh Minott, and Chris Boucher.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Celtics, Warriors matchup will be lacking several key stars

The Celtics will face an extremely shorthanded Golden State Warriors team on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Nikola Vucevic will miss his sixth straight game as he recovers from a right fing finger fracture he suffered last month, but the rest of the Celtics are available.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 17

'It’s Not Easy': Jaylen Brown Makes Feelings Clear After Jayson Tatum’s Return From Injury

When Jayson Tatum stepped back on the floor after months sidelined by injury, the Boston Celtics’ faithful exhaled, and then the real work began. Jaylen Brown, the breakout All-Star who’s shouldered the scoring load solo all season, now faces the classic conundrum: two alphas sharing one spotlight in a playoff race with no margin for error.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Celtics vs. Suns: a possession battle, two different paths

The Celtics and the Suns met last night, and beyond the game itself, it was a good snapshot of how both teams have evolved over the past year. Not long ago, neither team was particularly effective on the offensive glass.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Kendrick Perkins is stamping Celtics as Eastern Conference champion

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics continued their winning ways with a narrow home win over the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics were led in this one by Jaylen Brown, who scored an efficient 41 points on the evening, while Jayson Tatum also continues to round into form amid his return from an Achilles tear.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 17

10 takeaways from a back-and-forth battle with the Suns

Slowly but surely, the synergy between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is coming back. There hasn’t been a big highlight with an alley-oop yet, but some plays are showing that they can both be so impactful together.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Celtics put Joe Mazzulla’s philosophy into practice to stifle Devin Booker’s barrage

BOSTON — In the final weeks of the regular season, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has emphasized a simple but effective message. “Give the game what it needs,” Mazzulla has preached.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Derrick White Joins Kevin Garnett in Celtics History With His Defensive Performance

Derrick White recorded one steal and one block against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. That is not something eye-popping, for sure. But what makes it special is that the Boston Celtics guard has been doing it consistently.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

Joe Mazzulla Gets Real About Suns’ Challenge Despite Celtics’ 120-112 Statement Win

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics had a 120-112 statement win against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The Suns are a tough team that consistently plays their best defense, so the victory was hard-earned.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Celtics’ Derrick White completes rare defensive feat last done by Kevin Garnett

The Boston Celtics, long before Jayson Tatum returned from a lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles, were already a fierce team to contend against, thanks to the consistent two-way excellence of both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / March 17

2024 Celtics Champ Luke Kornet Shares Why Joe Mazzulla Apologizing After Finals Game 4 Loss ‘Meant a Lot to Him’

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics side looked like they were destined to win the title. In the playoffs, after steamrolling through the Heat, Cavaliers, and Pacers, they took on a scary Dallas Mavericks side led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 16

Four Ways NBA Expansion Could Impact the Boston Celtics

After years of speculation, the NBA is finally about to take its first step towards expanding. According to ESPN , the league will vote next week on whether

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 16

Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 16

The season is coming to a close, with weeks left in the season, and with both teams being hot, bettors could win a lot of money with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Celtics Still Planning Another Roster Move After Promoting Max Shulga and Inking Free Agent Big Man, What Do The Signings Meaning Going Forward?

The Boston Celtics have been the surprise of the NBA this season and are legit NBA title contenders with Jayson Tatum back in the fold. Still, the Celtics made a pair of roster moves to comply with NBA rules.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Celtics Promote Max Shulga To Standard Contract

The Celtics have officially promoted guard Max Shulga from a two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced. The agreement runs through the end of next season, with the 2026-27 portion expected to be non-guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / March 15

Checking In On Celtics’ Cap Management

The Celtics completed a pair of signings on Sunday, adding center Charles Bassey on a 10-day deal and promoting Max Shulga from his two-way contract to the standard roster.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / March 15

Celtics to face Suns with a 'relaxed' Jayson Tatum

Things continue to trend in the right direction for Jayson Tatum as the Boston Celtics enter Monday night's home game against the Phoenix Suns. Tatum played a season-high 32 minutes Saturday night to help the Celtics end a two-game losing streak with a 111-100 victory over the Washington Wizards.