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Celtics, Magic Make Final Decisions on Starting Lineups for Second Game in 3 Days

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic are facing off for the second time in three days. On Friday, the Celtics lost 110-123 to the Magic in an NBA Cup game.

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Reviewing the 2026 Celtics through 10 games

We are 10 games into the 2025-2026 season, and the Celtics currently stand at 4-6, good for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. So far, the Celtics have played around expectations.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 9

3 Celtics Ruled Out for Rematch vs Magic

A trio of Boston Celtics players will miss out on the club's second game against the Orlando Magic in three days. Per Boston's official X account, the revamped Celtics sport a fairly clean injury report ahead of Sunday's rematch.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 9

Early lessons from a 4-6 Celtics start

Heading into the season, we knew the Celtics would be searching for their identity. When you know Jayson Tatum will spend most of the year (if not all) in street clothes, and you say goodbye to Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porziņģis, it was clear Boston would take a step back.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9

Jaylen Brown states what he is now going to do after claiming he was targeted by referees vs Orlando

The Boston Celtics have not had a successful season so far in the 2025-26 campaign. Considering they do not have franchise superstar Jayson Tatum, this is an understandable start to the season.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 9

Celtics Magic Recap

The Celtics fall to the Magic 123-110 in a game that saw all the major flaws on full display. The first quarter saw a typical poor defensive quarter, allowing 38 points off the back of 7 three-pointers.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Slumping Celtics seek revenge against Magic

After they squared off on Friday in NBA Cup group-stage play, the Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics for the second time in as many games on Sunday.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / November 8

Jaylen Brown is guiding Celtics through brutal reality he knew was coming

ORLANDO — From the beginning of the season, Jaylen Brown maintained that figuring out the process of winning would be a challenge. “It takes time,” Brown said after the Celtics’ loss to the Detroit Pistons, which knocked them down to an 0-3 start.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 8

Ten takeaways as Boston loses late in Orlando

Last night we watched a spirited Boston performance, deserving of plaudits, particularly for those second and third quarters. Ultimately, though, away from home, Orlando handed Boston our first cup loss.

Josh Minott News / The Lead / November 8

The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who is set for a $2.8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, needs to be extended for the long term. After never starting a game in his first three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has been in the starting lineup 75 percent of the time for the Celtics in the early part of the campaign, and for good reason.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 8

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Has Unexpected Offer for Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown has received an offer from Dwight Howard amid his on-court struggles. The Boston Celtics star has been involved in at least three incidents

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 8

With another tumble came another painful reminder of Celtics’ “learning curve”

Growth, at times, can be as painful and agonizing as it is rewarding, and the Celtics experienced that firsthand in their NBA Cup duel with the Magic on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 7

4 Celtics Ruled Out vs Magic for NBA Cup Game Friday

The Boston Celtics may not be looking like contenders, but they do have a baseline competence even with a new-look roster. The Celtics have kicked off their 2025-26 season with a 4-5 record and the No.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Ja Morant News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Celtics’ Next Big Move? A Swoop For Ja Morant

BOSTON — In the NBA, remaining still can be fatal. The best teams adjust, pivot, and seize unexpected openings. The Boston Celtics may now have that opportunity by pursuing Ja Morant in an unexpected swoop.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Jaylen Brown had amazing response after his fake hairline claimed another victim

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is dodging accountability after his fake hairline struck again on Wednesday night. Brown went viral for the wrong reasons last month when his fake hairline rubbed off on New York Knicks star OG Anunoby’s white jersey during a live game.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 6

Celtics Rising: Why Boston Still Matters in NBA Futures Conversations

Picture Credit When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during last season’s playoff run, many assumed the Boston Celtics’ upcoming season was effectively over.

Anfernee Simons News / HITC / November 6

Anfernee Simons shares his honest reaction to being traded to the Boston Celtics

Anfernee Simons is still settling into life with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics brought Simons over from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that sent Jrue Holiday the other way.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / November 6

Jaylen Brown reaches a level no Celtics player ever has before

While most experts are busy dismissing the Boston Celtics' chances to contend this season, Jaylen Brown is busy ignoring that noise and making history.

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

Knicks offense starting to gel under new head coach Mike Brown

Cooper Flagg's absurd dunk should give Mavs hope for life after Luka Doncic

Klay Thompson gets demoted by Mavs

Another rival team has been linked to Grizzlies' Ja Morant in trade rumors

Congressional committee, NBA officials met to talk gambling scandal

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

Josh Minott names one aspect Boston Celtics must improve to find their identity without Jayson Tatum

Josh Minott believes the Boston Celtics are on the verge of figuring out what their identity is without Jayson Tatum, and just need to fix their style of play.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 5

Former Celtics HC Reached Out to Jayson Tatum After Achilles Tear

Former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has been in regular contact with Jayson Tatum regarding his Achilles injury. Udoka coached Tatum while he was the head coach in Boston before he left the organization following a scandal involving inappropriate conduct.

Payton Pritchard News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?

The Boston Celtics turbulent start to the season has created questions surrounding the reigning Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard. Can he handle the burden of scoring for a Celtics team missing their best scorer?

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / November 4

Celtics' State, Willie Green's Future Among NBA's 3 Biggest Questions

The 2025-2026 NBA season hasn’t been short of entertaining, but there are some questions in the early stages of the year. While some scenarios playing out are expected, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder going unbeaten through seven games so far, other situations have required more attention.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2

Will Celtics actually miss playoffs? This overreaction is premature

The whispers started early. A 1-3 start from a recent champion is enough to get the hot-take machines running, and the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s model of consistency over the last decade, suddenly found themselves at the center of a ridiculous question: Are the Celtics really in danger of missing the playoffs?

Baylor Scheierman News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Celtics picking up 2026-27 option on Baylor Scheierman

The Celtics will exercise their team option on Baylor Scheierman‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).