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The Boston Celtics have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the past decade. However, the Celtics’ expectations for the 2025-26 campaign are likely lower than championship or bust.

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Derrick White on signing Celtics extension: 'I’d never want to play anywhere else. I wanted to be in Boston'

After helping lead the Celtics to an NBA championship in 2024, Derrick White signed a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension. The first of those four years begins this season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 8

Celtics Insider Predicts How Boston Will Address Center Dilemma

The Boston Celtics have had no shortage of roster movement this offseason, but there is still a glaring question as to what will become of the center position.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 8

How Celtics Fans Create Unmatched Energy at Every Game

The Boston Celtics have the most vibrant fans in the NBA. As players enter TD Garden, the noise level there becomes electric. Because of this passion, Celtics games are not only athletic games but also life-changing occasions.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

Sam Hauser News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 8

$45 Million Celtics Vet Poised for Breakout Year, Predicts Insider

HoopsHype's Michael Shearer had a surprising prediction for Boston Celtics sharpshooter Sam Hauser for the 2025-26 season, believing the fifth-year forward will break out in an increased role.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 8

Celtics Forward Provides Exciting Jayson Tatum Recovery Update

The Boston Celtics are heading into a season of uncertainty in 2025-26. Boston team president Brad Stevens made a series of moves to help the club avoid

Derrick White News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 8

Celtics Guard Reveals He Had to Wear 'Ear Condom' After Scary Injury

A Boston Celtics champion starter needed to wear what he described as an "ear condom" following a scary on-court injury. Veteran guard Derrick White, who launched his very revealing "White Noise" podcast this summer, recently recalled the most debilitating injury of his pro career so far.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 8

Celtics Legend Argues Rajon Rondo Deserves Hall of Fame More Than Klay Thompson

The Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class this weekend, a star-studded affair that included Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Dwight Howard, and others.

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 8

Celtics Notes: Payton Pritchard Prediction, Insider Thinks Boston Should Bring Back All-Star, More

Boston Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell had a bold prediction for point guard Payton Pritchard ahead of the 2025-26 season. The reporter thinks Pritchard's increased role this season will make him an All-Star.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 8

Was Kobe Bryant’s USA Teammate Happy After He Lost to the Celtics in ’08? Michael Redd’s Reasoning for Why

Missing out on the 2006 FIBA tournament due to his wedding, Michael Redd would make the Beijing 2008 Olympics USA team due to his scoring prowess, never averaging below 20 points per game from 2003-09.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 7

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Keeping Tabs on Potential Rising Star This Summer

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is keeping tabs on a potential rising star for his team during the NBA offseason. The Celtics have undergone significant roster churn this summer.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 7

Surprise Celtics Player Predicted to Make All-Star Team Alongside Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell is a big fan of Payton Pritchard. Dalzell is very dialed-in with everything having to do with the franchise. She's writer/podcaster with a real grasp on the Celtics.

Derrick White News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 7

Celtics’ Derrick White Reveals His Least Favorite NBA City

When NBA players are on the road, they have cities they like to visit and ones that they can't stand. The Celtics certainly have a list of cities that they don't mind going to versus ones they hate.

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The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Isaiah Thomas News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 7

Celtics Insider Believes Boston Should Bring Back Former All-Star

The Boston Celtics made the shocking decision to trade Isaiah Thomas for Kyrie Irving prior to the 2017-18 season. It was a move that Celtics fans did not see coming.

Jayson Tatum News / Fastbreak on SI / September 7

Celtics Player Weighs In on Jayson Tatum’s Recovery Progress

Jayson Tatum is dealing with an injury that will keep him sidelined for a while. The Boston Celtics forward suffered his setback during the team’s second-round series against the New York Knicks during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 7

Celtics Notes: Guard Talks Offseason Changes, Al Horford Latest, Jaylen Brown Hall of Fame?

A Boston Celtics guard spoke honestly about what this offseason has been like for his team. The losses to the starting five and the youth that is currently on the team will surely be different for someone who has more or less seen the same core since his arrival.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Draft on SI / September 7

Could Celtics Make Appearance at 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?

For the most part, it’s already known which teams will likely land among the 2026 NBA Draft’s top picks. At least, without unprecedented lottery luck. Teams like the Nets, Wizards, Jazz, and a few more will vie for top players like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer.

Derrick White News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

Derrick White’s Grit: More Than Just a Game

Let’s be honest, the modern NBA has a bit of a reputation. Between “load management” nights that feel more common than a Tuesday, and stars treating a stubbed toe like a career-ending catastrophe, the “soft” label gets thrown around a lot.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / September 6

IShowSpeed Beats Jaylen Brown In Race Despite Pulling His Hamstring

When NBA champion Jaylen Brown confidently claimed back in August that streamer IShowSpeed didn’t stand a chance against him in a footrace, few thought the matchup would actually happen.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / September 6

Derrick White Predicts All-NBA First Team For 2025-26 Season: Jaylen Brown Is In

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has shared his prediction for the All-NBA First Team for the 2025-26 season on the White Noise Podcast with Derrick White.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5

'You Wish You Could Play With Them Forever' – Boston Celtics Star Laments the Team’s Cost-Cutting Measures This Offseason

Because they were in the second apron, the Boston Celtics were forced to break up their championship-winning core by parting ways with Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, among others, this summer.

Derrick White News / Fastbreak on SI / September 4

Celtics' Derrick White Predicts Who Will Rule NBA Next Season

NBA players don’t typically cast a way-too-early vote for some of the league’s top honors, but Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was open to the exercise.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4

'There’s a Reason Why They Locked Him Up This Summer' – Boston Celtics Insider Drops Huge Joe Mazzulla Challenge in 2025-26

For the first time in a while, the Boston Celtics will not enter the new season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title, following their cost-cutting measures this summer.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / September 3

3 Boston Celtics Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

After Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during the second round of the playoffs last season, the Boston Celtics decided to make some major changes this offseason.

Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / August 29