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Xavier Tillman News / CelticsBlog / September 30

Xavier Tillman lost 12 pounds after knee issues hampered him last season

BOSTON — Xavier Tillman changed his diet, focusing on chicken, salmon and rice this offseason on his way to losing 12 pounds — something he believes should aid the recovery a March stem cell injection initiated after his left knee swelling returned in January.

Sam Hauser News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 30

Celtics Forward Reacts to Constantly Being in Trade Rumors

A champion Boston Celtics forward has responded to being constantly floated in trade rumors this summer. Sharpshooting swingman Sam Hauser has the exact kind of contract that is veritable catnip for trade chatter.

Jaylen Brown News / The SportsRush / September 30

Bill Nye Speaks on Relationship With Jaylen Brown, Before Dropping a Hard-Hitting Question at Media Day

NBA media day may consist of many different surprises. Whether it’s wacky hair or improbable quotes, fans never know what to expect on the long-awaited day.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 30

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Predicts How Anfernee Simons Will Handle Expectations

The Boston Celtics are going to look a lot different from the way they did a year ago. They will have three new starters on the team with Jayson Tatum out and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis gone.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 30

Jeff Teague shares what he has noticed about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury recovery compared to Tyrese Haliburton

Jeff Teague claims that Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton are recovering in very different ways ahead of the new season. The NBA was dealt a massive blow during last year’s playoffs when two of its brightest stars went down with season-ending injuries.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 30

Anfernee Simons reveals the harsh compliment he received from Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla

The Boston Celtics’ newest star received some bittersweet encouragement from his new head coach. The Boston Celtics went through a transformative period this summer, after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury derailed their plans for the season.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Jaylen Brown Confirms Celtics Locker Room Issue After Warriors Confirm Major Move

As the Boston Celtics usher into a challenging season, the locker room isn’t quite the same. They lost many integral voices. Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford have all departed.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Boston Celtics Maintain High Standards Despite 'Unproven' Roster In 2025-26

For the Boston Celtics, the standard is the standard. Year after year, the goal is not just to compete, but to hang another championship banner in the rafters of TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 30

Celtics won’t move goalposts despite wave of “unproven” newcomers

Committing to the chase of a championship is priority No. 1 for any organization, and regardless of the daunting circumstances that’ve arrived on the TD Garden’s doorstep, the Celtics have no plans to change course.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 30

Brad Stevens Reveals Celtics Tried to Re-Sign Al Horford, Luke Kornet

Boston Celtics team president Brad Stevens made a surprise revelation during his media day press session on Monday. The former head coach-turned-general

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 30

The fast and the furious: Celtics will look to push the pace this season

Before Monday’s Media Day, fans marveled at Jayson Tatum’s seemingly speedy recovery from a May Achilles tear. But once the preseason starts next week, it might be the speed of the team that will take center stage.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 30

Celtics Media Day healed me

I spent the summer fighting off doubt and gloom, the natural byproduct of an offseason full of change. Then came Day 1. Celtics Media Day healed me. To be honest, I’ve always found myself of the glass half full mindset when it comes to the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / September 29

Celtics' Jayson Tatum feels 'no pressure' in recovery from Achilles injury

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he's not feeling any pressure to push his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. "No pressure from (Celtics president of basketball operations) Brad (Stevens), (coach) Joe (Mazzulla), the team or the organization," Tatum said Monday at the Celtics' media day.