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Celtics vs. Knicks: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 9)

Prepare for an intense matchup as the Boston Celtics clash with the New York Knicks on April 9 at 7:30 PM EDT at Madison Square Garden. With both teams eager to leave their mark, the Celtics vs.

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A Triggering Experience Awaits Jayson Tatum, and it's Another Mental Hurdle to Clear

Jayson Tatum’s return from a torn Achilles has gone almost perfectly. He’s averaging 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, numbers that just about any Boston Celtics fans would have signed up for 10 months ago.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 8

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm reflects on his first year with the team

The Boston Celtics’ newest majority owner, Bill Chisholm, recently took part in a 1-on-1 interview with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, and there was plenty for fans to take away from it.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / April 8

For The Boston Celtics, Now Is Not The Time To Celebrate — But Let’s Celebrate

By no means is it time to celebrate. Nobody’s looking, though, so let’s celebrate just a little. The Boston Celtics are headed to the playoffs. To be clear, making it to the playoffs in and of itself is nothing to write home about — especially in this city.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

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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 / April 8

Jaylen Brown Offers Support After Jayson Tatum Recalls 'Traumatic Experience' Ahead of Knicks Game

As Jayson Tatum prepares to face the ghosts of last season’s devastating ACL tear at Madison Square Garden, he won’t be doing it alone. Teammate and co-star Jaylen Brown has stepped up with heartfelt support, showing their unbreakable bond ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal matchup.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 8

10 Takeaways from the Celtics Late Victory Over Hornets

Boston did a great job of slowing down the Hornets attack to end the third quarter, finishing on a 10-0 run with all the momentum and a slim 90-87 lead.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / April 8

Jaylen Brown sees shades of Celtics in up-and-coming Hornets ‘ready to play’

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was impressed by the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets after Tuesday night’s matchup at TD Garden. In fact, he said it was almost like going up against a much younger version of the C’s.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 8

Hornets vs. Celtics player grades: 58 points from the Jays and 2nd half defense takes sting out of Charlotte

If you caught Boston’s 54th win of the season on TV or at TD Garden, you would have thought it was a playoff game. The scrappy Hornets have been one of the best second half of the season teams and could knock off a contender in the first round.

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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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 8

Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comments on Celtics’ Mentality, Says Players Are 'Greatest Gift'

Joe Mazzulla instantly reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s cryptic message! When asked about the Bucks’ superstar’s praise, Mazzulla chose not to fuel the narrative.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8

Celtics-Hornets Player Grades: Stars Step Up Late, But Jordan Walsh's Defense Was Big

BOSTON — The Celtics looked disjointed in a physical game against a very motivated Charlotte Hornets team. But their defense shut down a blistering-hot

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Jayson Tatum Admits ‘Traumatic Experience’ at MSG Ahead of Knicks Game

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has given the team renewed hope by returning ahead of the playoffs, and the Celtics are only getting stronger as he regains momentum.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / April 7

Jaylen Brown helps Celtics snap Hornets' win streak at 4

Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and had nine rebounds to propel the Boston Celtics to a 113-102 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times

Jaylen Brown has flourished as the Boston Celtics’ number one option throughout the 2025-26 season, as even with Jayson Tatum’s return, the offensive pecking order in Beantown is clear.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 7

Celtics’ strong 4th quarter stings Hornets, 113-102

The Boston Celtics hosted the eighth-placed Charlotte Hornets for their final matchup of the regular season. With four games to go in the regular season, the Celtics needed just two wins from the final four games to lock in the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 7

Brad Stevens Adds His Voice to NBA Tanking Issue, Hints at Multiple Solutions

BOSTON — Tanking has become one of the NBA’s most pressing issues this season. A loaded draft with some potentially franchising talent at the top has teams

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 7

Jaylen Brown Says He's Copying Backup Center's Moves to Impove Finishing at the Rim

Jaylen Brown’s Twitch streams have been a mix of a lot of basketball and non-basketball things, and sometimes in his stream of consciousness, he drops

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / April 7

How The Boston Celtics Could Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo In The 2026 Offseason

In a sitdown with Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave the Celtics a real opening this week, and he did it while explaining what will shape the next phase of his career.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview and Prediction

Tuesday’s Celtics vs Hornets matchup at TD Garden is a fitting way to highlight one of the most remarkable stories in the NBA this season. The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Boston on a four-game winning streak, fresh off a 122-108 victory over Minnesota, and firmly in the conversation for a top-six seed in the East.

Boston Celtics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Why Diana Taurasi backs Boston for WNBA expansion

WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi expressed support for Boston as a potential WNBA expansion market, pointing to the city’s existing basketball culture and interest in the league’s continued growth.

Nikola Vucevic News / Field Level Media / April 6

Celtics looking to integrate Nikola Vucevic against surging Hornets

Although this is the final week of the NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics still have at least one significant thing to iron out entering Tuesday's game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets: making sure Nikola Vucevic fits comfortably into the rotation before the playoffs begin.

Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / April 5

Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to NBA contract

The Celtics who were required to get back up to fourteen players on their roster have signed Ron Harper Jr. to a new two year NBA contract. It's two years by name, but of course there are only five games remaining in the NBA season for this year.

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Nikola Vucevic To Return Sunday For Celtics

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic will return to action in Sunday’s game vs. Toronto, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed to reporters, including Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 4

Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Deal

The Celtics will sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Harper, who is currently on a two-way deal, has played 26 games for the Celtics this season, after spending the previous three years with the Raptors and Pistons.