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Kristaps Porzingis reacts to Celtics’ touching farewell message

After helping the Boston Celtics win the championship just two years ago, Kristaps Porzingis found himself packing his bags once again after being shipped to the Atlanta Hawks.

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Jayson Tatum Reacts to Celtics' New Post on Jrue Holiday After Departure

The Boston Celtics will look a lot different when the 2025-26 NBA season tips off. The team will be without Jayson Tatum, who is recovering from the Achilles injury he suffered during the 2025 postseason.

Luka Garza News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Boston Celtics Officially Sign 4-Year NBA Forward

Luka Garza has played for the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves over part of four NBA seasons. This summer, the 26-year-old became a free agent.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / July 7

New Al Horford, Celtics Report Emerges Amid Retirement Decision

Al Horford’s NBA future has been the subject of speculation throughout the offseason. After helping the Boston Celtics through another deep playoff run in 2024-25, the 39-year-old now faces a critical decision: continue playing or walk away after a decorated career.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum sends championship farewell message to Luke Kornet

Amid Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, he has had to send a handful of farewells to his former teammates, including one to backup center Luke Kornet.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 7

Celtics' Brad Stevens Reveals Motivation Behind Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang Trades

The Boston Celtics made several trades over the offseason, and president of basketball operation Brad Stevens opened up on the organization's thought process behind the moves.

Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Celtics get bad news about Jrue Holiday trade

The Boston Celtics made their first major move of the offseason last month when they traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the return for the veteran guard wound up being a lot lighter than they anticipated.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 7

Celtics Will No Longer Get Two Draft Picks From Trail Blazers In Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons Trade

The Boston Celtics will no longer get draft picks from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday, Anfernee Simons trade, according to NBA insider Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Boston Celtics Officially Announce Trade With Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis became a fan-favorite over his two seasons playing for the Boston Celtics. That said, the Celtics have officially traded the 2024 NBA Champion to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal.

Al Horford News / Hoops Wire / July 7

Al Horford ‘Considering Retirement’ From NBA

Veteran center Al Horford is considering retirement from the NBA. Horford, who spent the last four seasons with the Boston Celtics, is an unrestricted free agent. “Veteran big man Al Horford’s future remains unclear,” The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach wrote.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 7

Blazers' trade for Celtics' Jrue Holiday altered to swap for Anfernee Simons

The Portland Trail Blazers' acquisition of two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.

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Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 7

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Takes Major Step in Achilles Recovery

The Boston Celtics have already had a monumental offseason. The Celtics have been gutted thus far, losing three key players to their rotation and possibly a fourth with Al Horford's future in Boston in limbo.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 7

Celtics Owner Trolls Knicks in Epic Fashion

The New York Knicks bested the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals — and it was a result that set New York City on fire. Often proclaiming

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 7

Celtics Notes: Major Trade Predictions, Al Horford Update, Damian Lillard to Boston?

The Boston Celtics have some major trade predictions set for what has been a somewhat quiet free agency, but still, just the beginning of more potential chaos this offseason.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Jayson Tatum Shares Offseason Update After Season-Ending Injury With Celtics

Coming into the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics were being picked by many people to reach the NBA Finals, if not win the world championship. They were, of course, the defending champs, and they were looking to win their first back-to-back titles since Bill Russell and company did so in 1969.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Celtics champion continues to be linked with Warriors

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Damian Lillard News / Fadeaway World / July 5

Boston Celtics Are The Frontrunners For Damian Lillard After Major Recruitment Pitch

The Boston Celtics have been very active this summer as they accommodate the injury to Jayson Tatum. As they prepare for what will likely be a down year, they've been mostly selling some of their older, more established players.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 5

The move Boston Celtics still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

Given the hand they were dealt, the Boston Celtics have maneuvered brilliantly to start the offseason. They had a goal to trim down their payroll and get under the second apron, and they’re almost there after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, respectively.