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Two Trade Candidates Celtics Must Avoid, One They Should Consider

The Boston Celtics may have a quiet trade deadline by all accounts. As the team continues to defy the odds and contend in the Eastern Conference, they're going to be connected to many different names, however.

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When Jayson Tatum returns…

Things have gone very well for the Boston Celtics thus far this season. Far better than just about anyone could have imagined. That alone is a victory and sets up the team for future success in the years to come.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 9

'Doing More With Less': Kendrick Perkins Argues Jaylen Brown Is Top MVP Candidate Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Before the 2025-2026 NBA season started, many assumed that the Boston Celtics would drop hard in the rankings. The C’s got surprisingly bounced by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last postseason, and in the process, lost Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles injury.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 8

Celtics injury report reveals 2 players will miss Raptors game

BOSTON — The Celtics look to bounce back from a Wednesday loss against the Denver Nuggets when they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday night at TD Garden.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 8

An early review of my Boston Celtics previews

There’s still a lot of season left and a lot of things could happen between now and April. However, it seems like a good time to look back on the previews posted back in October and evaluate where we are now in relation.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals how he’ll adjust to fickle officiating after Nuggets loss

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown takes pride in not needing to flop to score. However, his lack of acting for calls sometimes causes officials to overlook the physical contact he endures on a nightly basis.

Jamal Murray News / CelticsBlog / January 8

Jamal Murray and the Nuggets exposed Celtics defensive weaknesses

Boston’s loss against Denver wasn’t just about missed shots or late-game execution. It was, above all, a night where defensive choices, communication, and coverage discipline consistently put the Celtics in uncomfortable situations.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / January 8

Neemias Queta’s rebounding shines in Celtics loss to Nuggets

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Denver Nuggets, a cross-conference battle between top teams. Despite the absence of Nikola Jokic, Denver was able to take home the win thanks to some hot shooting and a timely fourth quarter surge.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8

'I Was Getting Blank Faces From the Officials' – Boston Celtics Star Admits He Let the Refs 'Get in His Head' in Loss Vs. Denver Nuggets

Jaylen Brown admitted he was confused about the officiating during the Boston Celtics’ 114-110 home loss to the Denver Nuggets, as he had only three free throw attempts, despite driving to the basket countless times.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 8

10 Takeaways from Celtics tough loss to Nuggets

Going into the fourth quarter, the Celtics were up 82-79 and a solid final quarter could have sealed the victory. Instead, the Nuggets went on a 22-6 to open up an 11-point lead with 4 minutes to go and it felt like the game ended right there.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 8

Max Kellerman Shocks LeBron James’ Agent By Picking Jaylen Brown Over Jayson Tatum

Jaylen Brown has been incredible so far this season without Jayson Tatum. He’s averaging a career high in points per game and leading the Boston Celtics to the second-best record in the East.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 7

It’s Time to Reset Expectations for the Boston Celtics

The 2025-2026 Boston Celtics are exceeding even the most optimistic expectations. This season was supposed to be a retooling year and a gap year when the Celtics would finally pick inside the top-20 in the NBA Draft, maybe even quietly put their thumb on the scale and stealth-tank their way into the lottery.

Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / January 7

Anfernee Simons and Celtics found each other at the perfect time

When we’re young and we do poorly on a math test, we start to believe that we’re “bad at math.” We beat ourselves up, wonder why we’re lagging compared to our peers and internalize comments that seem harmless to others but eat at us inside.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Clippers' Ivica Zubac linked to two recent NBA Finals teams in trade rumors

The LA Clippers’ top trade asset is drawing interest from a couple of notable teams.

Snoop Dogg was on call for Steve Kerr’s ejection vs. Clippers

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 6

Three Celtics NBA Trade Deadline Narratives to Monitor Before February 5

The Boston Celtics weren't supposed to be back at the top of the Eastern Conference, but with the calendar turning to 2026, that's where they find themselves ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / January 6

Hugo Gonzalez Is Yet Another Young Boston Celtic to Step Up

After a look at the stat sheet after the final buzzer of a Boston Celtics game, chances are there are a few noticeable things. Perhaps it would be yet another Jaylen Brown 30+ point game, or a Derrick White three-point shooting clinic.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about ugly win over injured Bulls

BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115.

Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 6

Celtics Getting More Clarity on Potential Trade Piece Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics destroyed the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at the TD Garden, 115-101, and they had two 20-point scorers in the process. Shockingly, neither was the red-hot Jaylen Brown, who, with 14 points, scored below 20 for the first time since November.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

No Jayson Tatum, no problem?! Celtics move past Knicks for No. 2 in East

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12 with a comfortable home win over the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. The big hero of this game was Anfernee Simons, who poured in 27 points, more than making up for a rare off night from Jaylen Brown on the heels of his 50-point performance against the Los Angeles Clippers over the weekend.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / January 6

Boston Celtics Dominate Chicago Bulls in 115-101 Victory

The Boston Celtics showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in a commanding 115–101 victory over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. From the opening quarter, the Celtics established dominance, racing out to a 31–14 lead that set the tone for the rest of the game.

Boston Celtics News / BasketballNews.com / January 6

Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla keeping Celtics relevant sans Jayson Tatum

There was always going to be a reckoning for the Boston Celtics. When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during last year’s playoffs, the immediate question wasn’t just how long Boston would be without its franchise star – but what the Celtics would look like in his absence.