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NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 20
Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113 
The Celtics led the Pistons by 22 in the 2nd half. Then the game flipped as the Celtics, very much like they did in the first round last year, collapsed and lost to the Pistons, 121-113.
Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons
In the NBA’s opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season, new Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson suffered a quick injury scare against the Detroit Pistons.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Payton Pritchard News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Celtics Veteran Reveals Unexpected Payton Pritchard Moment Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have no shortage of recognizable names entering the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the team’s most interesting relationships might involve two guards at very different stages of their careers.
Jayson Tatum News / TWSN / October 20
4 NBA Stars Under the Most Pressure, Led by Jayson Tatum
The 2026 NBA season has officially arrived, so what NBA players are under the most pressure this season. He has became the unquestioned face of the Lakers without LeBron James creates a different responsibility from simply producing superstar numbers.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes
Can the Boston Celtics make an NBA Finals run even without Jaylen Brown? Former Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins certainly doesn’t think so, and he let his feelings be known during an episode of “First Take” ahead of NBA Opening Night.
The 'Active 10K-point NBA scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with 10,000 or more career points can you name in six minutes?
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 20
What defines success for this year’s Celtics?
BOSTON — When the Celtics rotated their bench into the game against the 76ers in the preseason, Jayson Tatum stayed on the TD Garden parquet joined by Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta — a lineup that could easily stand as Boston’s starters.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
2026-27 Boston Celtics Season Guide: Roster, Schedule, Storylines and Key Dates
The Boston Celtics begin their regular season Tuesday afternoon at Detroit. Here is your full Celtics Season guide, with the full roster, depth chart, full schedule, key NBA dates, and storylines to watch for.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Celtics vs. Pistons NBA Opening Night injury report for first game of 2026-27 season
The NBA is officially back in action and the opening night has multiple blockbuster fixtures that fans will be excited about. Among them is the Boston Celtics’ visit to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons, and both teams enter the matchup with multiple names on the official injury report.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 20
Join us for the 2026-27 Celtics season on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
Four Critical Things I'm Watching For in Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons Season Opener
The Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons in the season opener Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know about the game, including four critical things to watch for. Celtics at Pistons, Little Caesars Arena, 3 p.m.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 20
CelticsBlog roundtable: what are you excited for this season?
On the eve of Opening Night (Matinee?) and the 81st season of the Boston Celtics, it’s hard not to be thankful for everything that the franchise has accomplished and given to us fans.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Celtics vs. Pistons: Preview, Storylines For NBA Season Opener
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will help launch the 2026-27 NBA regular season Tuesday afternoon with an Eastern Conference matchup that brings two talented teams together for the opening game of a historic television tripleheader.
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Boston Celtics Get Bad News on New Addition Before Season
The Boston Celtics’ newest two-way contract addition, guard Devin Carter, will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.
Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Payton Pritchard makes Celtics declaration after two-year extension
Three years ago, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard requested a trade. Since then, he’s become an intregal part of the team. The Celtics inked Pritchard to a $44 million extension.
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Celtics Officially Release 4 Players Days Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have completed their final roster trims ahead of the regular season by waiving four training camp invitees. Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries were all placed on waivers after spending camp with the team on Exhibit 10 contracts, via the NBA transaction log.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees
The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
Devin Carter News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Converting Devin Carter To Two-Way Contract
Former lottery pick Devin Carter is having his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal by the Celtics, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 16
Celtics Player Ratings: Bench Players Step Up To Take Down LeBron, 76ers
The Boston Celtics pulled off a statement 125-120 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, getting a massive lift from their bench to overcome strong performances from Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey.
Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / October 13
Celtics get a bargain with Payton Pritchard extension
He'd clearly get more on the open market, but Pritchard wanted to stay in Boston and get life-changing money, rather than test free agency in 2028.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 12
Celtics' starting lineup questions don't need just one answer
An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 11
Celtics could use Hugo Gonzalez to quiet doubts on controversial offseason move
The Boston Celtics made a controversial choice to trade Jaylen Brown to their biggest rival this offseason, but that move was preceded by what might just be an even more unpopular decision, which was to pump the brakes on their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit by not making their younger commodities available for the Bucks in their return package.
Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / October 9
76ers' Jaylen Brown compares playing the Celtics to 'running into your ex'
All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics before they shipped him away this offseason.
Mike Conley News / Yardbarker / October 3
Celtics have an obvious buyout candidate hiding in plain sight
The Boston Celtics will look different this season.
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