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Celtics’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

This season has been nothing short of a pleasant surprise for the Boston Celtics, but as the final stretch of the regular season gets fans and pundits set for the NBA playoffs, it is fair to wonder if their luck could run out due to seeding ramifications.

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Jaylen Brown Displays A Great Deal Of Faith In Jayson Tatum Amid Poor Shooting Start

Recovering from a long-term injury is difficult, and adjusting to the game upon returning also takes time. When you consider how Jayson Tatum got back from a bad Achilles injury weeks ahead of schedule (within 10 months), it makes sense that he’s taking time to settle into his scoring groove.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 25

Jayson Tatum's Son Writes Touching Letter About His Rehab From Achilles Injury

I was standing by the Celtics bench during warmups before they took on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans next to me were screaming to get someone’s attention on the court, screaming “WE LOVE YOU!” They were talking to Deuce Tatum. Jayson Tatum has said that his son might be as famous as he is in Boston.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Fantasy Basketball Second-Half Surges 2026-27: Derrick White, Naz Reid & Players to Target

The second half and playoffs of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered clear lessons for fantasy basketball 2026-27. Standout performers like Derrick White’s

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 24

Derrick White, Joe Mazzulla Explain Viral Fighting Moment at WWE Monday Night Raw

Joe Mazzulla went viral Monday night when he playfully “attacked” Derrick White as they were shown on the jumbotron at the WWE’s Monday Night Raw event.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 24

Celtics, Thunder injury reports have lots of good news

When the Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder face off on Wednesday night, both teams will be at relative full-strength. Everyone is available for the Celtics, except for Nikola Vucevic, who first suffered a fractured right ring finger on March 6th and remains out.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Jayson Tatum Announces Career News After 8 Celtics Games

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics saw their four-game winning streak snap on Sunday night, falling to 47-24 on the 2025-26 NBA season after a 102-92 loss to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 24

Jayson Tatum's Return Hits Some Turbulence, and Joe Mazzulla is Ready To Embrace It

Jayson Tatum has played eight games for the Boston Celtics since returning from a 10-month recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon. In a perfect world, everyone would read that sentence and understand that there's no way those eight games indicate much more than how much more work needs to be done before Tatum is himself.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

WWE’s Triple H takes iconic point picture with Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla

Just hours after suffering a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and guard Derrick White were present at the Mar.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Joe Mazzulla Fights Derrick White, Receives Custom WWE Belt From Triple H on RAW

The Boston Celtics had representation at TD Garden on Monday night, but this time it wasn’t for basketball. Head coach Joe Mazzulla and guard Derrick White were in attendance for WWE’s Monday Night Raw, and their courtside appearance quickly turned into one of the night’s more entertaining moments.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 24

Kobe Bryant’s Longtime Trainer, Gary Vitti Predicts Jayson Tatum’s Chances of Improvement After Achilles Recovery

Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum shocked the NBA. He returned just 298 days removed from an Achilles tear. It’s not unheard of. Kobe Bryant, Tatum’s idol, powered through in just 240 days.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 24

What if Danny Ainge drafted Markelle Fultz over Jayson Tatum?

Former #1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft Markelle Fultz signed a 10-Day contract with the Toronto Raptors yesterday after spending time with their G-League affiliate this season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 24

Joe Mazzulla Play Fighting With Derrick White is the Happiest You'll Ever See Him

The WWE was in town, taking over TD Garden for Monday Night Raw. And as happens from time to time, players from local teams will head over to the arena

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Celtics Make Historic Announcement on Monday

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics have defied expectations this season. With preseason over/under odds of 41.5 wins, many believed the Celtics season would be lost without superstar Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Celtics star admits he’s in on 1 major U.S. conspiracy theory

Derrick White has officially taken over for Kyrie Irving as the Boston Celtics’ resident conspiracy theorist. Years ago, Irving infamously claimed he believed the Earth was flat after conducting extensive research on Instagram, widely known as an infallible hub of information.

Hugo Gonzalez News / CelticsBlog / March 23

Hugo Gonzalez’s rookie chore has quickly become the Celtics’ new obsession

BOSTON — Hugo Gonzalez carries a game of Catan onto every team flight, as has frequently been chronicled on the Celtics’ social media accounts. But, don’t be fooled — the Celtics rookie is not a part of the team’s regular competitive Catan games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 23

Timberwolves Have a Lot of Love for Former Teammate Thriving with Boston Celtics

Opportunity is everything in the NBA, which is why the phrase “situation matters” is such a part of the league’s lexicon. Guys who don’t fit on one team

Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

Jayson Tatum is back in action after returning from a torn Achilles, but that does not necessarily mean he is feeling like himself. Tatum admitted that he is trying to give himself grace as he gets himself back to full strength, but is clearly experiencing some frustration at not quite being at that level.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

For this Cavs lifer, The Shot still haunts nearly 40 years later

Yeah, I remember where I was. I remember exactly what I threw at the television, too. And it’s been nearly 37 years since Michael Jordan forever changed the course of two NBA franchises.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / March 22

Jaylen Brown Explains What Went Wrong For Celtics In First Loss To Wolves At Home Since 2005

Despite having both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on the floor, the Boston Celtics suffered a landmark 102-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 22

Timberwolves break surprising losing streak in Boston with win over Celtics

Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels finished with 19 to lead the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

Nuggets secure wire-to-wire defeat of Trail Blazers

Malik Monk, Kings hold off Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks offensive explosion past Wizards

Cade Cunningham injury puts 65-game rule back under microscope

Ex-NBA player fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion

Luka Garza News / Field Level Media / March 21

Celtics' Luka Garza filling key role as unfocused Wolves visit

Nikola Vucevic will remain unavailable with a broken finger when the Boston Celtics face the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, but that doesn't mean Boston won't have a quality center.