This season has been like a reset for Boston. In six weeks, the Celtics lost Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury. Kristaps Porziņģis went away to Atlanta, Jrue Holiday to Portland, and Al Horford has confirmed signing with the Warriors.
Not only did the Boston Celtics lose their second-round series to the hated New York Knicks last season, but they also lost Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles tendon.
The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.
Arguably the most important blow to Boston’s frontcourt this offseason was the loss of the connective tissue that players like Luke Kornet and Al Horford
One of the Boston Celtics’ newest signings has quickly earned the admiration of head coach Joe Mazzulla. The Boston Celtics will focus on the development of young talent next season, as Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury rules out any hope of title contention.
MEMPHIS — “Hugo!” Joe Mazzulla belted at his 19-year-old rookie. Without missing a beat, Hugo Gonzalez sprinted over to his head coach and locked in, nodding profusely at Mazzulla’s instructions.
Celtics basketball is back, and the team opened the preseason with a convincing 121–103 victory over the Grizzlies. Here are ten key takeaways that stood out: #1 – Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are ready to lead No surprise to anyone, the Celtics’ two stars looked like they were already in midseason form.
After a week and a half of training camp and a strong showing in the Celtics’ first preseason 121-103 win over the Grizzlies, Josh Minott has become Boston’s best spokesperson for how they’re going to play this season.
Jaylen Brown took a test drive with the new-look Celtics following an offseason filled with tough decisions, new additions, and plenty of skepticism, to begin the team’s preseason campaign against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night at FedExForum.
The Boston Celtics traveled to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies in Game #1 of the 2025-26 NBA preseason. With a cast of new faces, Boston’s new era started out strong, as they outworked and outplayed the hometown Grizz to prevail 117-101.
MEMPHIS — Xavier Tillman would be the first to admit that last season was disappointing — he appeared in just 33 games and averaged 7 minutes a night. And, albeit in limited stints, he struggled on the court, shooting just 24.5% from the field and 15.6% from three.
The Boston Celtics are preparing to play the entire season without Jayson Tatum. After he tore his Achilles tendon in the second round of the playoffs a year ago, that was what they were planning on doing.
A Boston Celtics star claimed that the Oklahoma City Thunder got away with a lot of fouls amid their championship run. He also spoke on how the physicality level is more lenient in the playoffs as a whole.
The Boston Celtics are entering a new era with a significantly reshaped roster after losing key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Coach Joe Mazzulla faces the challenge of building a new system that maximizes the team’s remaining talent.
Jayson Tatum will miss most, if not all of the 2025-26 season as he recovers from an Achilles tear. He is finding another way to stay busy beyond his rehab, however.
Despite the offseason departure of Jrue Holiday, the Boston Celtics remain in good hands at point guard. Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons bring plenty of offensive firepower to the position.
The Celtics’ three-point attack has become known as “Mazzulla Ball” in recent seasons. That could change this year. With Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņgis and Al Horford gone — and Jayson Tatum expected to miss most of the season — Boston may need to lean more on two-point scoring.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard had a noticeable gash on the side of his neck when he spoke to the media after practice on Saturday. When asked about the wound, Pritchard revealed he got it on Friday and that the Celtics’ training camp has been quite physical.
When you are the Boston Celtics with 18 championships under your belt, the expectations are always high. However, after Jayson Tatum’s injury and the departures of key players such as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, many believed that it wouldn’t be the case this time around.