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Celtics’ Payton Pritchard refuses to get ‘put in a box’ as he enters 7th NBA season

Payton Pritchard played a huge part in the Boston Celtics’ inspired run last season. The Celtics were not expected to be competitive, let alone advance to the playoffs as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White proved everyone wrong.

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Last season’s shooting struggles won’t hold Derrick White back

Another year, another Celtics Media Day in the books. This is maybe my favorite part of the offseason. The team is assembled, the stakes are set, and all the new and returning faces are telling me exactly what I want to hear.

Mike Conley News / CelticsBlog / September 29

Conley confident heading into 20th season

Basketball is a young man’s sport. But Mike Conley, a 38-year-old who is entering his 20th season in the league, is determined to contribute in his new role with the Boston Celtics.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / September 29

Jayson Tatum used his time on the bench to learn

Jayson Tatum spent last season learning, learning about different parts of basketball, seeing the game from a new perspective, understanding how coaches operate.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Baylor Scheierman News / CelticsBlog / September 29

Baylor Scheierman on the new-look Boston Celtics: “We’re just gonna hoop”

Every Media Day gives a little insight of the season to come. This is Jayson Tatum’s team, despite his modest answer to the question. Paul George feels the healthiest he’s felt in years — fingers crossed.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 29

Biggest Takeaways From Celtics Media Day

It was a rainy morning outside of the Auerbach Center on Monday as Media Day for the 2026-27 Boston Celtics was set to be under way. Perhaps this was a symbolic way of washing away the past to usher in the new season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Come for Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla paying tribute to Jaylen Brown, stay for the Mitchell Robinson jab

Joe Mazzulla knows how to give respects to his players while making jokes about what he can’t do against certain players ahead of the Boston Celtics‘ 2026-27 season.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s ‘explosive’ update is scary for rest of NBA with Achilles injury in rearview

As the Boston Celtics prepare for the 2026-27 season, Jayson Tatum finds himself in a far different position than he was a year ago. Now 16½ months removed from Achilles surgery, the six-time All-Star has had an entire offseason to build on his recovery.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 28

Brad Stevens Hints at Basketball Reason For Jaylen Brown Trade

The Boston Celtics are slowly letting us in on the non-financial reasons why they were willing to part ways with Jaylen Brown. Even if it’s not directly, there are comments being made that shed direct light on it. Like Brad Stevens at Celtics media day, for example.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Celtics’ Paul George fires back at ‘washed’ narrative spread by haters

Veteran star wing Paul George looks to prove his doubters wrong as he gears up for his first year with the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / September 28

Retooled Celtics forge into unknown after Jaylen Brown trade

A week after their president of basketball operations said that breaking up their longtime star duo was "inevitable," the Boston Celtics faced life after Jaylen Brown as they kicked off the preseason at their media day Monday.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / September 28

With mounting pressure, Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla is relishing the ‘unknown’

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla understands what’s ahead for Boston. In fact, he’s anticipating it more than anything else. Mazzulla made that clear when he took the podium Monday during the team’s media day at the Auerbach Center.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Brad Stevens News / CelticsBlog / September 28

Celtics enter 2026-27 season with strength in numbers

During a question for Brad Stevens to open up the Celtics’ 2026-27 media day, the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn was searching for a specific word. It’s

Hugo Gonzalez News / CelticsBlog / September 28

Hugo Gonzalez is dressing for the job he wants

Since the Boston Celtics added Paul George to the roster, there have been concerns about his ability to stay healthy. After all, this is a player who suited up for 78 regular-season games over two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Jayson Tatum Evades Reporter’s Trap Question on Celtics Media Day

Jayson Tatum entered the 2026 Celtics Media Day with a lot to think about ahead of the new season. Boston is starting a new chapter after a major offseason change.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 28

Mitchell Robinson Says He Made Joe Mazzulla Apologize For Intentionally Fouling Him

Mitchell Robinson’s double-wide pickup truck sat outside the Boston Celtics practice facility, soaking up the rain. Inside, Robinson was a very welcome

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / September 27

NBA Analyst Names 6th Year Celtics Star as 'Most Underrated Player' in the League

The Boston Celtics entered last season expecting a step back. Instead, they finished 56-26 and secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown carried much of the scoring burden with Jayson Tatum sidelined for most of the year.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / September 24

4 Boston Celtics Players Who Might Be On The Trade Block During The Season

The Boston Celtics enter the 2026-27 season looking very different after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for the aging Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Joe Mazzulla gets a golden lesson from Michael Jordan

Who better to get basketball wisdom from than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan? Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has spent part of his summer getting advice from the six-time NBA champion Jordan and Phil Jackson, too, according to former Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 22

NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade

The Celtics spent years insisting they didn’t have to choose between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Then they chose. Boston’s stunning decision to send Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks ended one of the NBA’s most successful partnerships.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult.

Mike Conley News / Yardbarker / September 16

Celtics have a Conley temptation they should resist this season

Celtics have a Mike Conley temptation they should resist this season

Conley is on the final fringes of his career.

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

Details have emerged about Mitchell Robinson’s seemingly mysterious absence this week. The new Boston Celtics center Robinson was supposed to be introduced by the team at a press conference on Tuesday.

Paul George News / Yardbarker / September 15