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Celtics, Rockets Announce Starters Ahead of Saturday Game

The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets have announced their first fives for Saturday night's encounter between the two proud squads, both of whom have righted the ship after rocky starts to their respective 2025-26 NBA seasons.

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10 takeaways as Boston avenges Opening Night defeat to 76ers

On the night the Celtics got back to .500 and opened NBA Cup play 1-0, the first thing that stood out to me in the opening quarter was how Jaylen Brown was being used.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 1

Celtics 76ers recap

The Celtics edged out a 109-108 nailbiter over the 76ers to hand them their first loss of the season. It was a back-and-forth game with a wild comeback that nearly ended in catastrophe for the Celtics, but they managed to survive. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard came out swinging, hitting 8 of the team's first 9 shots, all from the mid-range.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 1

Boston Celtics Hand Philadelphia 76ers Their First Loss in 109-108 Thriller

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have played two incredible games this season. Philadelphia pulled off an incredible comeback win on opening night, and fell just short of doing it once again last night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 1

Celtics find comfort in chaos vs. 76ers and recover from 0-3 start

PHILADELPHIA — Nightmares from the Celtics’ opening night loss to the 76ers returned as Philadelphia erased more than half of Boston’s 24-point second quarter lead before halftime.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Celtics' set to pit 3-point attack vs. Rockets' inside power

There will be a contrast in styles at the offensive end of the court when the Houston Rockets visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Boston, coming home from a 109-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, lead the league in 3-point attempts with an average of 47.8 per game.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

NBA roundup: Celtics end Sixers' unbeaten start

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics slipped past host Philadelphia 109-108 on Friday, handing the 76ers their first loss of the season on the opening night of NBA Cup action.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1

Celtics’ Derrick White praises Jaylen Brown’s ‘unbelievable’ play to start season

Derrick White had high praises to share about Jaylen Brown’s start to the 2025-26 season following the Boston Celtics’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Hugo Gonzalez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

How Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez helped end the 76ers’ undefeated streak

It’s Halloween night, so it’s fitting that things almost got scary for the Boston Celtics. But instead of blowing a 24-point lead to the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, the C’s held on for a 109-108 win and improved to 3-3 with some help from rookie Hugo Gonzalez.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Celtics keep rolling, hand 76ers first loss

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics slipped past host Philadelphia 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup matchup, handing the 76ers their first loss of the season.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 31

Celtics, 76ers Announce Starting Lineups for Friday NBA Cup Game

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineups ahead of their opening Emirates NBA Cup game on Friday. The Celtics enter Friday's game on the back of two big wins after their 0-3 start to the season, and will look to keep moving in the right direction against their Atlantic Division rivals.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 31

'He’s on the Scouting Report Now': Paul Pierce Is Sure Celtics Will Beat VJ Edgecombe and Sixers in NBA Cup Opener

Excitement for the 2025-26 NBA season continues to rise as the NBA Cup group stage games begin tonight with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics kicking things off for Group B.

Josh Minott News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics Offseason Addition Flourishing in Role and Loving His Time in Boston

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott has taken a huge jump in his first season in Boston, and expressed how happy he is with his new home. The fourth-year forward has found an increased role in his new threads, featuring in four of the Celtics' five games this season and earning his first two NBA starts.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics Make Massive Decision on Future of Young Forward

The Boston Celtics are exercising the third-year team option on Baylor Scheierman's contract for next season, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The Celtics selected Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Celtics picking up 2026-27 option on Baylor Scheierman

The Celtics will exercise their team option on Baylor Scheierman‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Josh Minott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics’ Josh Minott’s message after Cavs win will earn him more fans

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 to secure their second straight victory. After stumbling to a 0-3 start, the Celtics have found their footing with Josh Minott emerging as a key player in the turnaround.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Celtics announcer Drew Carter drops wild line about Jaylen Brown’s hairline

Jaylen Brown isn’t even safe from his own team’s announcers. Drew Carter, the television play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Boston, went viral for the wild line that he dropped on Wednesday about the Boston Celtics star Brown.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Cavs out-muscled in clunker of loss to Celtics

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 125-105 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. … 1. It’s safe to say the Cavaliers did not bring their “A” game.

Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / October 29

Charles Barkley Says Celtics Succeeding In 2025–26 Is 'Impossible' Following Major Offseason Clearout

For an organization as big as the Boston Celtics, there’s always a belief that they’ll pull off something special. Even with an Achilles injury to their main man, Jayson Tatum, fans continue to flock to TD Garden, hoping for wins one game at a time.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / October 29

Derrick White explains why he’s eager to see Josh Minott succeed with the Boston Celtics

Derrick White shared his thoughts on what Josh Minott adds to the Boston Celtics, following the forward’s move to Boston this offseason. Josh Minott’s arrival didn’t draw much attention during the summer, but there’s plenty of reason to believe he could end up as a valuable addition for the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Jayson Tatum Ignores Celtics CEO’s Decision With Firm Stance on Injury Return

“I’m getting better every day, but I’m not able to play yet,” Jayson Tatum told SB Nation on Tuesday. The battle to come back in the Boston Celtics‘ #0 has been nothing but a test of patience.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bald don't lie: Jaylen Brown addresses hairline issues

Jaylen Brown's season began ignominiously when his Celtics lost their first three games — and his hair dye rubbed off on OG Anunoby. On Tuesday, he decided to do something about his hairline.

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Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28