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Jayson Tatum Bricks 10 Consecutive Free Throws And Gets Nutmegged At Jordan Brand Tour

Before his injury during last year’s playoffs, Jayson Tatum was widely regarded as one of the NBA’s best players. Aside from being a prolific scorer, Tatum established himself as an elite rebounder, playmaker, and reliable defender, making him one of the most versatile players in the game.

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“The Name Game” — An inside look at trades that never were

In April, 2013, Micah Sharon, a Celtics fan from Connecticut and a high school student at the time, found himself at Rich Altman’s Hollywood Collectibles show at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum let fans down with brutal brickfest

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a setback with entertaining his international fanbase in China. Tatum is preparing for the 10th campaign of his career in the league.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Did Jayson Tatum’s dad go too far with his NSFW take on the 2026-27 Celtics?

Jayson Tatum’s dad — Justin Tatum — doesn’t believe the Boston Celtics are good enough to compete for a championship in 2026-27, as his NSFW comments on the team’s current state went viral.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

What the Boston Celtics Can Expect From Centers Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson, Luka Garza, Amari Williams

This is the next installment in a series of pieces examining what the Boston Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Today, it's Boston’s full center rotation of Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, and Amari Williams.

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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.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / August 27

Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown’s #7 jersey likely to be retired by Boston Celtics

Despite Jaylen Brown leaving the team in acrimonious fashion, the Boston Celtics will likely retire his #7 jersey. Brown was with the Celtics for a decade, making multiple All-Star and All-NBA teams, along with leading the team to an NBA championship in 2024 and winning Finals MVP in the process.

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 26

What the Boston Celtics Can Expect From Payton Pritchard

This is the next installment in a series of pieces examining what the Boston Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Today, its Payton Pritchard.

Ron Harper News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 25

What the Boston Celtics Can Expect From Ron Harper Jr.

This is the next installment in a series of pieces examining what the Boston Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Others in the series: The Rookies, Mike Conley, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, and Hugo Gonzalez.

Jayson Tatum News / HITC / August 25

Jayson Tatum’s dad snubs Boston Celtics, picks New York Knicks to win 2027 NBA championship

Despite his son leading the Boston Celtics this year, Jayson Tatum’s father expects the New York Knicks to win the NBA championship. Tatum was a key part of the Celtics’ run to the 2024 NBA championship, but spent the majority of the last two years on the sidelines due to a brutal Achilles injury.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 24

RJ Luis Cleared By Judge To Play For LSU

Former Jazz and Celtics two-way player RJ Luis was granted a temporary injunction on Monday by a judge in Louisiana, paving the way for him to potentially play for LSU in 2026/27, writes Myron Medcalf of ESPN.

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Mitchell Robinson responds to the criticism of his free throws

Mitchell Robinson thinks that he has found a way to silence his critics. The new Boston Celtics center Robinson went viral this week over a post to his Instagram page.

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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.

Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Jayson Tatum’s father takes a profane shot at the Celtics

Justin Tatum is not impressed by what he is seeing out of the Boston Celtics right now. Justin, the father of Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum, appeared this week on “The Ultimate Dads Unplugged” podcast.

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The 25 greatest NBA players who never won MVP

It takes a lot to be named the MVP. Everything has to work out perfectly, from individual achievements to team success. This means that for one reason or another, some all-time greats actually missed out on picking up an MVP trophy.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

Jeremy Pargo News / Celtics Life / August 24

Boston wins 2026 championship

The Boston Ball Hogs won the 2026 BIG3 Championship on Saturday defeating the Dallas Power. Jeremy Pargo hit a clutch 4-point shot to secure the victory and complete an incredible comeback and the first-ever BIG3 title for the Boston Ball Hogs franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

Bill Simmons makes shocking admission over Jaylen Brown trade

Few Boston Celtics fans will ever forget where they were when they heard the news that Jaylen Brown had been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks.

Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’

Insider addresses uncertainty for Celtics regarding Paul George

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' Bronny James to NBA contender — and it's not the 76ers

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 24

Insider addresses uncertainty for Celtics regarding Paul George

The Boston Celtics made one of the most shocking moves in recent NBA history this offseason, and their return in the trade leaves them facing some uncertainty.

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' Bronny James to NBA contender — and it's not the 76ers

Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’

The 'Most 200-3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' James to NBA contender

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' Bronny James to NBA contender — and it's not the 76ers

The former USC player is still under J.J. Redick's guidance, but, as a fringe rotation player, he might also be used as a trade chip to round up the roster.

Jonathan Kuminga faces new roadblock that could aid the Lakers

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / August 23

Who Is The Most Underrated Championship Contender Entering The 2026-27 NBA Season?

The NBA offseason is entering its final stretch, with all 30 teams preparing for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. Training camp will feature championship contenders, playoff hopefuls, and rebuilding lottery teams.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 22

‘Several’ EuroLeague Teams Reportedly Eyeing Dalano Banton

Free agent guard Dalano Banton, who was waived by the Celtics last month, is drawing interest from “several” EuroLeague teams, according to Encestando (Twitter link).

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Bill Chisholm Addresses Celtics’ Future at TD Garden: 'We’ll Do That'

Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm has addressed the franchise’s long‑term venue situation, clarifying that owning an arena isn’t a strict prerequisite for financial competitiveness in today’s NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Paul George, Mitchell Robinson And Mike Conley Give Initial Reactions To Joining Celtics

The Boston Celtics begin their first summer without Jaylen Brown in the last ten years. The blockbuster trade for the MVP candidate has landed Paul George in Boston.

Kevin Garnett News / Yardbarker / August 14

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will be honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history later this season.

NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case

Max Shulga Signs With Real Madrid

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

NBA excludes historic Celtics-76ers rivalry from schedule release

There was a curious absence among the announced NBA matchups for opening night and Christmas Day.

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

76ers president reveals why LeBron James signed with them

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / August 10

Celtics' Payton Pritchard confident ahead of crucial season

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

The era of "The Jays" is officially over for the Boston Celtics now that Jaylen Brown has landed in Philadelphia, leading many to wonder what the 2026-27 NBA season will look like at TD Garden for a team missing its most recent Finals MVP.

Clippers sign tallest player in NBA

NBA teams’ reported interest in Ben Simmons is revealed

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Don Nelson News / Yardbarker / August 9