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Al Horford News / Celtics Life / October 1

Celtics share 'Nothing like winning in Boston' Al Horford tribute video

With the Golden State Warriors finally coming to terms with their restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, they were able to officially announce their signing of Al Horford today.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Jaylen Brown Reveals Why Celtics Practice is 'A Little Bit Sad' Right Now

The Boston Celtics decided that this was the offseason to start making a lot of changes with the franchise. They wanted to get under the second apron of the luxury tax, and they have accomplished that.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown said Luka Doncic trade may be ‘one of the worst of all-time’

The Boston Celtics are currently preparing for a 2025-26 season that will likely be played in its entirety without superstar Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles vs the New York Knicks in last year’s playoffs.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Celtics' Brad Stevens Sends Clear Message to Returning Veterans

This offseason, the Celtics were always going to make a lot of changes. With a new owner, the Celtics were not going to keep spending enough money to be in the second apron.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 1

Celtics Notes: Boston Tried to Re-Sign Al Horford, Jayson Tatum Injury Update, More

According to Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations, the Boston Celtics tried to keep Al Horford over the summer, but the big man was ready to start a new chapter with the Golden State Warriors.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Celtics player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Boston Celtics will enter what many have already branded as a transitional season after the Jayson Tatum injury led to a considerable clearout for financial purposes.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 1

Ten statistical predictions for the Celtics this season

Watching a team with a clear identity and no question marks certainly has its perks, but there’s also beauty in following an unproven group with a blank canvas and lower expectations.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / October 1

“That is the spark”: Payton Pritchard will be electric next season

Sixth man or starter. Doesn’t matter. Payton Pritchard is ready to light it up. In his age-28 season, with changes to the roster and a Sixth Man of the Year award already on the mantle, Payton Pritchard could be forgiven for swaggering into Media Day and treating the starting job as unquestionably his.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Former All-Star Believes Jayson Tatum Will Return Sooner Rather Than Later

Despite his Achilles injury in May 2025, Jayson Tatum is already back to basketball activities. That is impressive from the Boston Celtics superstar, as he has done well with his recovery from such a damaging injury.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / September 30

The new guy: Luka Garza is fitting right in

Over the summer, the first free agent that President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens went out and got was Luka Garza. His addition may not have softened the blow of losing Kristaps Porzingis and then Luke Kornet and finally Al Horford, but he’s received rave reviews in pre-training camp runs and seems a good fit in Boston’s faster playstyle.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 30

Chris Boucher shares honest take on Joe Mazzulla’s ‘character’ after getting to know Boston Celtics head coach

Chris Boucher was one of the Boston Celtics’ biggest additions this offseason after their disappointing playoff exit. The Jayson Tatum-less Celtics were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the New York Knicks in six games.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Kendrick Perkins makes eye-opening Celtics prediction without Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics are currently preparing for a 2025-26 season that will see them take the floor with a vastly different roster than what they’ve had two years.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 30

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Sends Message Amid Quick Recovery

Not even five months ago, Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum was writhing in pain in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals after tearing his right Achilles tendon.

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.