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Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 2

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Receives Bold Season Prediction From NBA Insider

The Boston Celtics are going to have to figure out a way to compete this season without having Jayson Tatum in the lineup. He is still recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in last year's playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 2

Defense leading to offense : How steals can help the new roster

Throughout Media Day and the first two training camp practices, the most notable takeaway has been the Celtics’ apparent shift toward a faster pace of play this season.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 2

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Offers Unfiltered Opinion On Lakers' Luka Doncic Deal

The trade earlier this year that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers truly sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Doncic was less than a year removed from leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum pays tribute to Al Horford after Warriors move

The Boston Celtics will look like a completely different team this season after the moves that they made over the offseason. One move they made was not re-signing Al Horford, and throughout the summer, there were rumors that he would sign with the Golden State Warriors.

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Last NBA player to wear Bill Russell’s legendary and retired Celtics No. 6 averages 5.1 PPG · Sporting News

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 2

Celtics Notes: Brad Stevens Sends Message to Vets, Major Trade Prediction, More

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sent a clear message to the veterans of his team. Yes, superstar Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely while he recovers from his Achilles tear, but that doesn't mean that Boston should be complacent in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 2

Celtics' second-year wing is already impressing in training camp

Baylor Scheierman made 31 appearances for the Boston Celtics last season. It sounds like he could be in line for many more this season.

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Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 2

ESPN Messed Up Derrick White & Ex-Celtics Teammate’s Top 100 Ranking, Ex-Warriors Star Claims

If the drama from the team’s trades and contract negotiations was not enough, ESPN, with its list, stirred another debate. Despite leading the league in assists, Trae Young was ranked #29.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / October 2

High role player IQ: Jordan Walsh’s path to becoming a Celtics mainstay

Jordan Walsh has the tools to carve out a career as a high-level role player in the NBA and the 2025-2026 NBA season is his chance to seize that opportunity.

Al Horford News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Celtics Send 3-Word Message to Al Horford as True Feelings Emerge on Leaving Boston

There is a reason why Jayson Tatum calls Al Horford his best teammate ever. “Al is for sure one of the best teammates I’ve ever had at any level. I think about being 19 and coming in my first year and him kind of taking me under his wing…” Two stints, one championship, and unforgettable memories, that’s what the veteran leaves behind.

Sam Hauser News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Celtics Predicted to Trade Sam Hauser This Season By Insider

The Boston Celtics made a slew of moves to get under the second apron of the luxury tax this summer. With the team under new ownership, that's what they were told to do.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Makes Bold Prediction on Jayson Tatum Future

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard made a bold claim regarding teammate Jayson Tatum's recovery from his Achilles injury. During media day for the Celtics,

Kendrick Perkins News / Hardwood Heroics / October 1

'Totally Agree With Him' – Boston Celtics and NBA Fans Will be Excited With Kendrick Perkins’ Bold Prediction for 2025-26

All members of the Boston Celtics have reiterated during Media Day that they are still competing for an NBA championship this upcoming season, despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering from a torn Achilles.

Al Horford News / Celtics Life / October 1

Celtics share 'Nothing like winning in Boston' Al Horford tribute video

With the Golden State Warriors finally coming to terms with their restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, they were able to officially announce their signing of Al Horford today.

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Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Jaylen Brown Reveals Why Celtics Practice is 'A Little Bit Sad' Right Now

The Boston Celtics decided that this was the offseason to start making a lot of changes with the franchise. They wanted to get under the second apron of the luxury tax, and they have accomplished that.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown said Luka Doncic trade may be ‘one of the worst of all-time’

The Boston Celtics are currently preparing for a 2025-26 season that will likely be played in its entirety without superstar Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles vs the New York Knicks in last year’s playoffs.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Celtics' Brad Stevens Sends Clear Message to Returning Veterans

This offseason, the Celtics were always going to make a lot of changes. With a new owner, the Celtics were not going to keep spending enough money to be in the second apron.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Celtics player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Boston Celtics will enter what many have already branded as a transitional season after the Jayson Tatum injury led to a considerable clearout for financial purposes.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Former All-Star Believes Jayson Tatum Will Return Sooner Rather Than Later

Despite his Achilles injury in May 2025, Jayson Tatum is already back to basketball activities. That is impressive from the Boston Celtics superstar, as he has done well with his recovery from such a damaging injury.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 30

Anfernee Simons reveals the harsh compliment he received from Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla

The Boston Celtics’ newest star received some bittersweet encouragement from his new head coach. The Boston Celtics went through a transformative period this summer, after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury derailed their plans for the season.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Boston Celtics Maintain High Standards Despite 'Unproven' Roster In 2025-26

For the Boston Celtics, the standard is the standard. Year after year, the goal is not just to compete, but to hang another championship banner in the rafters of TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / September 29

Celtics' Jayson Tatum feels 'no pressure' in recovery from Achilles injury

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he's not feeling any pressure to push his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. "No pressure from (Celtics president of basketball operations) Brad (Stevens), (coach) Joe (Mazzulla), the team or the organization," Tatum said Monday at the Celtics' media day.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Al Horford has signed with a new team

Al Horford has officially committed to playing a 19th NBA season, and the veteran big man will do so for a new team. Horford agreed to a multi-year contract with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 28