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New Report on Celtics’ Anfernee Simons Decision

The Boston Celtics managed to get under the NBA's second tax apron by trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in separate deals. In the Holiday deal, they saved some money while acquiring a quality guard in Anfernee Simons.

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Celtics in Danger of Losing Another Player After Two Major Trades

The Boston Celtics have undergone a significant roster transformation in recent days. They first traded All-Defensive guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 26

Boston Celtics Reportedly Make Trade With Orlando Magic

On Thursday evening, the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft is taking place in Brooklyn, New York. Accoridng to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics are trading the 32nd pick to the Orlando Magic.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Jordan Tatum 3 ‘3 Stars’ dropping soon

The Boston Celtics have a long road back to the NBA Finals if they want to make the most of their current championship window and they’ll need every bit of a healthy Jayson Tatum in the process.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Raptors-Celtics Trade Report Gets Update on Thursday

The Boston Celtics have made a few trades in the past few days, though they were to accomplish their offseason goal of getting under the NBA's second tax apron.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Kristaps Porzingis’ immediate message to Hawks fans after Celtics trade

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks made a surprise move by trading for Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis, giving up Terance Mann, Georges Niang, and their 22nd overall pick in the process as part of a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Sends Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Message

The Boston Celtics entered the offseason facing significant uncertainty about their championship core. Six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is currently rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during the Eastern Conference semifinals and is widely expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 26

Former Celtics Star Jrue Holiday Breaks Silence on Trade to Blazers

The Boston Celtics needed to get under the second apron of the luxury tax before next season started. They were able to do that by shipping out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Brad Stevens reveals Celtics’ dream Al Horford, Luke Kornet offseason scenario

BOSTON — There are uncertainties aplenty surrounding the Boston Celtics’ future. That hasn’t been the norm during Brad Stevens’ tenure as Celtics GM, but it’s been the reality since star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in May.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 26

NBA rumors: Cavs, draft, Celtics, Sam Hauser, Lakers, Andrew Wiggins

The Cavaliers were active in trade conversations ahead of the NBA Draft’s first round on Wednesday, but ultimately stayed on the sidelines.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Hugo González Pick Makes One Thing Clear for Celtics’ Offseason

With the 28th pick in the NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected versatile Spanish wing Hugo González. He last played in the Liga Endesa for Real Madrid, where he averaged 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on 44.4/27.1/77.3 shooting splits.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / June 26

'Want to Make My Imprint': Paul Pierce Says Celtics’ Holiday–Porzingis Trades Reflect New Ownership Era

In the NBA, inactivity is a death knell. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. Counterintuitively enough, sometimes to get better, you have to get worse.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Brad Stevens reveals Celtics’ ‘foundation’ amid Jaylen Brown, Derrick White trade rumors

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have dominated trade conversations since the end of the 2024-25 season. And because they recently moved center Kristaps Porzingis

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 26

ESPN analyst praises late-round 'steal' of NBA Draft

On Wednesday, Brad Stevens took a gamble for the Boston Celtics.

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Brad Stevens News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Brad Stevens hits Celtics with harsh reality after major trades

Following their elimination from the 2025 NBA playoffs at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics had one goal in mind: get under the second tax apron.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / June 26

Boston Celtics draft Hugo Gonzales with 28th Overall Pick

Boston needed to make a splash in this year’s NBA draft. After trading away assets like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics could use some bodies to fill in their starting five.

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Wilt Chamberlain News / The SportsRush / June 26

Celtics Legend Gushes Over Wilt Chamberlain Being The 'Only' Star To Have Blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Sky Hook

The term “GOAT” gets thrown around a lot in sports, especially in the NBA. Ask any player or fan from any era, and they’ll likely choose the man who defined their generation.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Insider reveals Celtics' plan for first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez

The Celtics have drafted Spanish guard/forward Hugo Gonzalez with the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 25

NBA Teams Aggressively Pursuing Celtics Stars Jaylen Brown and Derrick White

The Boston Celtics could have a busy night ahead of them, as the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is set to begin on Wednesday. The Celtics have already made two monumental moves to their roster, trading away two key players, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, in a span of a day.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / June 26

The Boston Celtics Are Retooling, Not Rebuilding

Brad Stevens has done it again. The Boston Celtics are in uncharted territory as the team will be without star forward Jayson Tatum for an entire season for the first time since 2016. In preparation for the upcoming season, it seemed to be the Celtics’ mission to get out of the second apron and back into smooth financial waters.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25