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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 28

Kristaps Porzingis hails young NBA star who is like ‘a baby Jokic’ after EuroBasket encounter

Kristaps Porzingis believes one young NBA star is very similar to and the natural successor to Nikola Jokic. With the EuroBasket tournament tipping off yesterday, fans were treated to some competitive basketball, as the doldrums of the offseason look to be nearing an end.

Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 28

Celtics Notes: Al Horford Contract Update, Major Trade Update From Insider, More

The Boston Celtics have been awaiting Al Horford's decision seemingly the entire offseason as he weighs his options going into the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran big man is expected to sign a two-year deal with a Western Conference squad according to an insider.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

Will Celtics Trade for Big Man Before New Season? NBA Insider Answers

The Boston Celtics are going to have a new starting center next season. With Kristaps Porzingis now in Atlanta and Luke Kornet in San Antonio, the Celtics are now stuck with a sticky situation.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Celtics’ main reason for not trading Anfernee Simons right now

The Boston Celtics have endured a busy offseason, trading the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday after recently winning the 2024 NBA Finals.

Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

Celtics' Al Horford Expected to Sign 2-Year Deal With West Squad, Says Insider

The Boston Celtics are almost guaranteed to be losing Al Horford in free agency this summer. Horford has been linked to the Golden State Warriors for most of the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 27

Celtics rookie partook in incredible celebration of basketball and community

MEDFORD, Mass. – Hugo Gonzalez was relishing every second. The Celtics rookie – still a few months away from his NBA debut – volunteered at a celebration

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Earns Surprise Ranking Among Peers Despite Achilles Injury

The Boston Celtics will have to navigate next season without Jayson Tatum after he tore his Achilles in the second round of the playoffs against the Knicks.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Why Celtics fans are going wild over Portugal’s opening EuroBasket win

The Boston Celtics haven’t had a relaxing offseason. After watching star Jayson Tatum rupture his Achilles in May, Boston’s front office was forced to retool the roster to avoid severe financial penalties.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Kristaps Porzingis rudely welcomed to EuroBasket tournament by savage poster

Stars of both the NBA and the international basketball world are currently taking part in the EuroBasket tournament, representing their various European countries.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

Celtics Notes: Major Trade Update, Celtics Celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, More

The Boston Celtics posted on social media regarding the engagement of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and megastar Taylor Swift, sparking a significant amount of backlash.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Celtics rumors: What Boston is seeking in Anfernee Simons trade

The Boston Celtics continue to weigh their options with guard Anfernee Simons as the 2025-26 NBA season approaches. According to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel, Boston has established clear priorities should they decide to move the 26-year-old guard, though no trade appears imminent before training camp.

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First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

Rajon Rondo News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 27

Former Celtics Legend Now The Top-Ranked Quarterback in US Flag Football

The Boston Celtics won the title back in 2008 in part because young point guard Rajon Rondo was exactly what they needed. He gave them someone who could distribute the ball to all of the scorers they had.

Neemias Queta News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Neemias Queta’s Mindset at EuroBasket Will Make the Celtics Happy

Neemias Queta might not be the starting center the Boston Celtics fans envisioned for the upcoming season. But he might end up being the one taking over the job.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / August 26

Payton Pritchard made his feelings clear on competing with Anfernee Simons for Boston Celtics starting role

Payton Pritchard shared his thoughts about competing with Anfernee Simons for a starting role with the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons this offseason by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Payton Prichard Sends Message After Report Surfaces on Celtics' Big Decision

The Boston Celtics have made quite a few moves this offseason. Chief among them was swapping Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons. This has led to some debate as to who will start beside Derrick White between Simons and Payton Pritchard.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 25

Jaylen Brown In Disbelief After Seeing Jayson Tatum's New Hairstyle

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum surprised the basketball world by showing off his new braided hairstyle at Bradley Beal's wedding celebration. Tatum's Celtics teammate, Jaylen Brown, was unaware of this hairstyle change and was in disbelief when it was brought to his attention on his first Twitch stream on Sunday.

Kendrick Perkins News / Fadeaway World / August 25

'Budweiser Bottles Getting Busted On People's Heads' - Kendrick Perkins On Fights On His Celtics Teams

The Boston Celtics were one of the very best teams in the NBA from 2007-08 to 2009-10, but there was some tension behind the scenes. We have heard about the likes of Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo not getting along, and Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin' podcast that altercations were commonplace for the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / August 25

'Opportunities for Big Numbers Will be There' – Boston Celtics’ $30 Million Guard Predicted to be the Team’s Biggest Riser

The Boston Celtics need everyone on their roster to step up to be competitive in the Eastern Conference next season without Jayson Tatum, and Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes believes one of the team’s role players is ready to step up.

Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Jayson Tatum gets roasted over his new look

Jayson Tatum’s plagiarism appears to be back. Images went viral on Sunday of the Boston Celtics star Tatum rocking a new look. Tatum was seen with a cornrow-inspired hairdo while on a trip for the wedding of LA Clippers guard Bradley Beal, Tatum’s close childhood friend from Missouri.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 24