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Solving the Boston Celtics Retired Number Problem

Boston Celtics first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. will wear number 12 with the Celtics. He wore number 5 in college, but that's hanging in the rafters for Kevin Garnett.

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Predict the Celtics win total this year (Staff Roundtable)

For the final roundtable, I asked the staff to come up with a wins prediction. We will all forget about this in the Fall, but as of today this is where we stand.

Chris Cenac News / CelticsBlog / August 7

Chris Cenac Jr. showed us everything at Summer League

Summer League isn’t the finish line and progression isn’t linear, but it didn’t take long for 19-year-old Chris Cenac Jr. to command attention in that arena.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 7

Banner Years: 1962, Celtics survive two Game 7s in toughest challenge yet

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / HITC / August 7

Jaylen Brown confesses if he’s on talking terms with Jayson Tatum after offseason split

Jaylen Brown clears the air about his relationship with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. For nine seasons, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown did everything in their power to help the Boston Celtics.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / August 7

'Never Seen Celtics Act This Way': NBA Icon Isiah Thomas Backs Jaylen Brown Amid 76ers Star’s Remarks on Boston Trade

Wednesday marked a month since the Boston Celtics ended their Jaylen Brown saga and the day he began his next chapter. Brown took a placid stance toward his former team, which contrasted with his frustrated expressions during live streams and previous media addresses.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

What Cedric Maxwell told Jaylen Brown about Jayson Tatum’s Celtics return from injury

Boston Celtics two-time champion and radio broadcaster Cedric Maxwell believes that Jaylen Brown leading the Celtics to one of the NBA’s best records last season prompted Jayson Tatum’s return in March.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Jaylen Brown’s Jayson Tatum confession says it all about rocky Celtics relationship

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Jaylen Brown reflected on his relationship with Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum. Ahead of his first press conference since his trade from the Celtics, Brown has been all smiles about joining the 76ers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Paul George riding a motorized suitcase has fans losing it in dog days of offseason

Paul George is enjoying what’s left of the offseason before he suits up with the Boston Celtics in his first year. Talking about enjoying himself in the most unusual ways imaginable.

Dillon Mitchell News / Celtics Life / August 6

Celtics sign Dillon Mitchell to two-way contract

There were some rumblings that There were some rumblings that Dillon Mitchell might attempt to go back to St. John's to play another season of college ball, but that never made much sense.

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The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Bill Simmons still doing Jaylen Brown trade cope with Jayson Tatum-Paul George take

Where were you when the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers? Whatever your answer may be, for sure, you were in a better situation than The Ringer’s Bill Simmons.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 6

Banner Years: 1961, Celtics achieve elite status with third straight championship

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years.

Dillon Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Celtics Sign Dillon Mitchell To Two-Way Deal

The Celtics have signed rookie forward Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday (Twitter link). The extremely athletic 6’8″

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 5

The 10 Best Offseason Moves in Boston Celtics History

As one of the original Basketball Association of America teams, the Boston Celtics pre-date the NBA. When a team has been around for that long and won as many titles as they have, there are a lot of moves that helped the Celtics hang as many banners as they did. The word “moves” is intentionally chosen here, because these aren’t all trades.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / August 5

Boston Celtics Path To Pair Stephen Curry With Jayson Tatum Exists

The Golden State Warriors are no longer an NBA title contender. It's the sad truth, but it's the harsh reality of where the franchise is right now. With that in mind, there have been rumors that the Warriors might consider trading Stephen Curry, the greatest player in franchise history.

Dillon Mitchell News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 4

Boston Celtics Rookie Could Make a Decision That Radically Changes Future Drafts

Boston Celtics rookie Dillon Mitchell may be on the verge of a decision that could re-shape the NBA draft. According to Adam Zagoria , Mitchell is considering a return to St.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 4

Boston Celtics Roster: Contracts, Salaries, Options and Depth Chart

The Boston Celtics roster is pretty much set heading into the upcoming 2026-27 season. There are still a couple of two-way spots to fill, but with 14 guaranteed

Dillon Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Return To St. John’s In Play For Dillon Mitchell?

A federal court ruling that made four-year college players from the high school class of 2022 eligible for a fifth season in 2026/27 has put another year of college basketball on the table for Celtics 2026 second-round pick Dillon Mitchell, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com (Twitter link), who hears from a source that a Mitchell return to St.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3

Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade

If there's something that the Celtics can always count on, it is president of basketball operations Brad Stevens having an ace up his sleeve and a big move to make next.

Will Curry choose to leave Warriors?

Curry can 'absolutely' make wild contract decision after Warriors' failed offseason

Warriors won't be denied in their pursuit of another star

Mavericks lock down Naji Marshall with three-year extension

Three most underrated moves of the 2026 NBA offseason

NBA News / Anubis Sports / July 31

The Boston Celtics Should Trade For Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors have been preparing their roster for a post-Stephen Curry era. Tim Kawakami, of the San Francisco Standard, said on his podcast that Golden State’s owner Joe Lacob wants to “build the next team after Steph Curry.” If the Warriors do move on from Curry, the Boston Celtics should take advantage.

Hakeem Olajuwon News / HITC / July 30

Boston Celtics’ $56 million man reveals $100,000 Hakeem Olajuwon snub

Neemias Queta may have just signed a big money contract with the Boston Celtics, but he still won’t pay to learn from one of the NBA’s greatest. Any center that comes into the NBA would snap someone’s hand off if it meant they could have Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.

Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / July 28

Celtics Linked to Major Late-Offseason Free Agency Move

The Boston Celtics rank as the leading potential destination for free agent DeMar DeRozan, a five-time All-Star whose addition could bolster the team’s reshaped roster following a major offseason move.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / July 24

The Boston Celtics May Have Changed The NBA Forever With One Tiny Decision

The Boston Celtics were deep in conversations to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at one point during the offseason. The talks with the Milwaukee Bucks seemed to stall due to the refusal to include Hugo Gonzalez, a 20-year-old who averaged less than four points a game during his rookie season.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Celtics Make $15 Million Move on Thursday

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in transition this offseason after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Announced on July 1 and made official on July 6, Philly sent Paul George and a pair of future first- and second-round NBA Draft picks in exchange for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.

Jordan Walsh News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Celtics, Jordan Walsh Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Celtics have agreed to sign forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year contract extension, according to reports from Chris Haynes of Amazon Prime and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).