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Celtics rumors: Why Chris Haynes still believes Jayson Tatum will return this season

Much has been made about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and his potential return, with the initial expectation being that he would sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA season.

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Parquet Plays: Anfernee Simons showed us he can defend. Will it continue?

“It’s just a matter of whether I want to do it or not,” Anfernee Simons said during Media Day when asked about his potential defensive impact. Simons also noted several times that he and head coach Joe Mazzulla had engaged in extensive conversations about his growth on that end of the floor.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 23

Celtics own up to their “crucial errors” in collapse to 76ers

For the first time since 2021, the Celtics opened up their season on a sour note. Boston’s new-look crew hosted the 76ers at TD Garden to begin its 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday night, and did so without Jayson Tatum for the first time in eight years.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 23

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Sends Clear Message on Knicks Recruiting Him

In the New York Knicks case, even if you beat 'em...you still hope they join you. Reports have come out suggesting that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla may have been targeted as the Knicks' replacement for Tom Thibodeau.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 23

10 takeaways from a slow and sloppy start against Phily

Last season with the bench unit — especially with Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet — the Celtics ran a lot of Spain pick-and-rolls to generate rim attempts and open threes.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / October 23

Neemias Queta excels as starting center

The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Celtics’ Derrick White sounds off on what went wrong with final play in 76ers loss

BOSTON — With the game on the line on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics wanted to get the ball in the hands of star guard Jaylen Brown. But that’s not how things played out at the end of the Green Team’s 117-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown gets real on Boston giving away 76ers game

Luck wasn’t on the side of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday as they lost a nail-biter against the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-116, at TD Garden. The Celtics cut the lead to one with 9.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter after Payton Pritchard’s layup.

Jayson Tatum News / EasySportz / October 23

Column: Boston Celtics Failed Fans Without Jayson Tatum

BOSTON — If Wednesday night was supposed to prove the Boston Celtics could survive without Jayson Tatum, then mission failed. Miserably. The Celtics blew a winnable home opener, falling 117-116 to a Philadelphia 76ers team that trotted out a hobbling Joel Embiid and an untested rookie as its offensive engine.

Joel Embiid News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22

Celtics’ Center Mystery Threatens East After Clash vs Joel Embiid

One of the biggest questions heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season for the Boston Celtics was focused on the center position. Without Kristaps Porzingis or Al Horford, could a Neemias Queta-led front court get the job done?

VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / October 23

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had a debut to remember.

10 takeaways from first full night: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks

Grading Cooper Flagg's NBA debut

Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener

Charles Barkley takes a ruthless shot at Kawhi Leonard during his ESPN debut

Ranking the 2025 rookie extensions

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 22

Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116

In a wide-open Eastern Conference, measuring up against fellow playoff hopefuls is of the utmost importance for the regular season. The Boston Celtics got their first look at another team with big question marks in the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.

Luka Garza News / EssentiallySports / October 23

What Happened to Luka Garza? Concussion Protocol Forces Celtics Star to Locker Room vs 76ers

It was a thrilling night as the 76ers edged out the Celtics 117-116 in a nail-biting finish. The game was a rollercoaster, with momentum swinging back and forth and keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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Jayson Tatum News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22

Jayson Tatum's Message to NBA Insider Should Worry the East

Jayson Tatum is working on making a miraculous recovery after going down with an Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Boston Celtics star publicly hinted that he has his eyes on a return this season.

Wyc Grousbeck News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Wyc Grousbeck Puts Celtics Locker Room on Notice With Trade Plan Involving 4 Stars

Boston Celtics Alternate Governor Wyc Grousbeck has delivered a clear message that the team’s current roster is not necessarily its final form. In a recent radio appearance, he outlined the financial realities forcing the front office to consider significant changes, directly putting players on notice about potential moves.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22

Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown’s Status for Season Opener vs 76ers

The Boston Celtics will tip off their 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday as they get set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. More news: Celtics' Anfernee Simons Knows Exactly What He Needs to Improve This Year The Celtics will look to get off to a strong start after a summer of change.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22

Celtics Insider Predicts Jayson Tatum to Return Well Before End of Season

The Celtics are going to look entirely different than they did last season for a multitude of reasons. With Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford both departing over the offseason, the Celtics will sport some unfamiliar faces at the center position.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Jaylen Brown Announces Personal News Before NBA Season

Jaylen Brown has been a core member of the Boston Celtics since being selected in the 2016 NBA Draft. Now entering his tenth season with the franchise, Brown has cemented his place in Celtics history.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 21

NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations

Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens told Jay King of The Athletic that Boston had already decided to shed salary to duck under the second tax apron and gain flexibility for the long term.

Aaron Nesmith News / Yardbarker / October 21

Getting traded was the best thing to ever happen to Nesmith

Getting traded was the best thing to ever happen to Aaron Nesmith

In the NBA, a player's success is often just as reliant on fit and opportunity with their franchise as it is on their overall talent.

The 25 best NBA players to never make an All-Star team

The '8+ three-pointers in an NBA playoff game' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Did Tom Thibodeau reveal trade secrets to the Celtics?

When a coach is fired in a messy team divorce, and drops into the practice gym of a division rival—the tea is piping hot.

Jaylen Brown’s leadership role will determine the Celtics' season

Beyond Cooper Flagg: Five NBA rookies who could steal the spotlight in 2025-26

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The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz

Ron Harper News / Hoops Wire / October 16

Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract

The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to convert Harper to a two-way contract, his agent Drew Gross told Shams Charania of ESPN.