May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) runs up court after taking a three point basket in front of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Celtics Notes: Bold Prediction, Major Jayson Tatum Update, Free Agent Reveals Why He Chose Boston

Originally posted on Boston Celtics on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 9:59 AM ET

The Boston Celtics hear from an insider who makes a bold prediction entering this tumultuous 2025-26 season. There has been no shortage of roster movement, and it appears that moves will continue to be made this offseason.

Additionally, there is a major Jayson Tatum update as president of basketball operations Brad Stevens spoke on the 27-year-old superstar. Although Tatum is set to miss most of, if not all of, this upcoming campaign, there is no doubt from Celtics faithful that he is doing everything he can to get back as soon as humanly possible.

Finally, amid the roster movement of this unpredictable offseason, a major free agent acquisiton discussed the reason why he chose to ink a deal with Boston. With a new-look roster, the kind of opportunities with the Celtics may not have presented themselves elsewhere.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

Celtics Insider Makes Bold Prediction for 2025-26 Season

Celtics' Brad Stevens Provides Major Update on Jayson Tatum

Celtics' Major Free Agent Acquisition Reveals Why He Chose Boston

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Says He Hasn't Shown His Best Yet in the NBA

Celtics Tweets of the Day:

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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 15, 2025

Jordan Walsh has been ejected after another scuffle with Pelle Larsson moments after his dust-up with Stevenson. pic.twitter.com/D8dOd5A7HP
— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) July 15, 2025

Walsh apologized to Stevens and made sure front office was OK after his scuffle in front of them. Said that’s not him.

Joe Mazzulla rushed to him and loved it: “I checked my phone and he was texting me, ‘I love this outta you.’”

“Joe liked it. I don’t know if Brad liked it” pic.twitter.com/mUtqqinXo7
— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) July 15, 2025

Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 15, 2025