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Neemias Queta’s Mindset at EuroBasket Will Make the Celtics Happy

Neemias Queta might not be the starting center the Boston Celtics fans envisioned for the upcoming season. But he might end up being the one taking over the job.

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Celtics Insider Provides Update on $100 Million Guard Trade Rumors

When the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this summer, the move was done primarily to open up cap flexibility in years to come.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 26

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends Internet Into Frenzy With New Look

Former NBA legend Dennis Rodman built a reputation based on dogged determination, rebounding, energy, effort, and elite defensive ability. As his career evolved, non-basketball fans grew accustomed to recognizing him for his appearance.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / August 26

Payton Pritchard made his feelings clear on competing with Anfernee Simons for Boston Celtics starting role

Payton Pritchard shared his thoughts about competing with Anfernee Simons for a starting role with the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons this offseason by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 26

Celtics Notes: $100 Million Guard Drawing Trade Interest, Jaylen Brown Makes Promise, More

A Boston Celtics guard has been drawing significant trade interest from a Western Conference contender. As Boston prepares for the "gap year" without superstar Jayson Tatum, collecting as many assets possible, especially for the more expensive players, can bring extreme value to the team for the future.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Nugget Could Trade $22 Million Forward to Celtics for Anfernee Simons Amid Reported Interest

After being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season last year, the Denver Nuggets felt as though it was time to make some major changes to their roster around Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon this offseason.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard unfazed by starting lineup rumors

Everything is up in the air for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 regular season. And that includes the starting lineup, as Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely with an Achilles injury and former starters Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are no longer in Beantown.

John Wall Never Reached His Best Version, Says Former Celtics Champion

Following an 11-year NBA career, John Wall announced on August 19, 2025, that he will be retiring from basketball. The former Washington Wizards star has a great list of accomplishments under his belt.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Payton Prichard Sends Message After Report Surfaces on Celtics' Big Decision

The Boston Celtics have made quite a few moves this offseason. Chief among them was swapping Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons. This has led to some debate as to who will start beside Derrick White between Simons and Payton Pritchard.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 25

Celtics’ $100 Million Guard Drawing Significant Trade Interest From West Contender

A well-compensated young Boston Celtics guard has gotten some major trade attention from a Western Conference contender. Boston seems to be fully embracing

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Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 25

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Makes Promise to Fans Ahead of 2025-26 Season

Four-time All-Star Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown has made a pledge to the Boston faithful prior to the start of the 2025-26 season. Per Bobby Manning of CLNS Media, the 2024 Finals MVP was on hand for the Got Sole shoe convention in suburban Worcester on Saturday.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / August 25

‘It’s not a gap year’: Payton Pritchard talks Celtics expectations, starting chance, and more

ROXBURY, Mass. – How will the Celtics fare next year? The term ‘Gap Year’ has been used by the media and fans alike to describe the upcoming NBA season,

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Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 25

Celtics Notes: Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors, Guard Responds to Trade, More

The Boston Celtics have a divisional rival who is reportedly targeting Anfernee Simons in what would be a blockbuster trade if a deal came through. Simons would be a great fit with the core of the would-be team, but would also get the Celtics fully under the luxury tax.

Kendrick Perkins News / Fadeaway World / August 25

'Budweiser Bottles Getting Busted On People's Heads' - Kendrick Perkins On Fights On His Celtics Teams

The Boston Celtics were one of the very best teams in the NBA from 2007-08 to 2009-10, but there was some tension behind the scenes. We have heard about the likes of Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo not getting along, and Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin' podcast that altercations were commonplace for the Celtics.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / August 25

Celtics star’s latest offseason endeavor was perfectly fitting

ROXBURY, Mass. – Payton Pritchard loves basketball — have you heard? Earlier this month, the Celtics star dropped 68 points at a Pro-Am tournament in Canada because, as he recounted to CelticsBlog, it was a chance to work on different parts of his game. Plus, the game was officiated by NBA referees, no less.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / August 25

'Opportunities for Big Numbers Will be There' – Boston Celtics’ $30 Million Guard Predicted to be the Team’s Biggest Riser

The Boston Celtics need everyone on their roster to step up to be competitive in the Eastern Conference next season without Jayson Tatum, and Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes believes one of the team’s role players is ready to step up.

'That’s Not Happening' – Denver Nuggets Trade Rumors Involving Anfernee Simons Gets Shut Down By NBA Insider

The Boston Celtics made significant changes to their roster this summer. One of the players they acquired in a trade was Anfernee Simons. However, the Celtics aren’t planning on keeping the young guard and have been rumored to trade him again.

Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Jayson Tatum gets roasted over his new look

Jayson Tatum’s plagiarism appears to be back. Images went viral on Sunday of the Boston Celtics star Tatum rocking a new look. Tatum was seen with a cornrow-inspired hairdo while on a trip for the wedding of LA Clippers guard Bradley Beal, Tatum’s close childhood friend from Missouri.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 24