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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Celtics’ Derrick White reacts to Xavier Tillman’s clutch gene
BOSTON — Even with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum out indefinitely, the Green Team has many sources of offense, from 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to shooting guard Derrick White.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 16
The Celtics may have found their X-Factor 
BOSTON — Xavier Tillman has repeatedly told reporters that he’s feeling much, much better. He’s down 12 pounds, is no longer dealing with knee swelling, and is eyeing a career season on a Celtics team that is lacking proven frontcourt options.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Celtics’ Xavier Tillman Sr. stuns Raptors with NBA preseason game-winner
To say that preseason in the NBA is meaningless would be disingenuous. But results rarely matter, as it is the process of getting into game speed and jelling with teammates that should take precedence for NBA teams.
The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 14
Celtics’ Xavier Tillman Doesn’t Hold Back on Outside Criticism
It's no secret that the Boston Celtics' frontcourt will look almost entirely different this season than it did in the 2024-2025 season. With Kristaps Porzingis,
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.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 13
Celtics Big Man Makes Honest Admission About Frontcourt
One surprise Boston Celtics big man appears to be making the most of the team's new opportunity for major frontcourt minutes. Xavier Tillman, a 6-foot-7 power forward, has been angling for his time in the sun.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 9
Xavier Tillman and Luka Garza’s efforts go a long way in Celtics’ preseason opener
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
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 8
Xavier Tillman is back in Memphis — and ready for a career year
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.
Boston Celtics News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Former Spartan Must Shine as Contract Year Approaches
Former Michigan State star forward and 2024 NBA champion Xavier Tillman is entering a very crucial year in his NBA career. Recently concluding his fifth professional season and second with the Boston Celtics, Tillman is going into a contract year and must perform to receive another deal.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 4
Celtics Might Rely on Trusted Veteran Big for Internal Boost
The Boston Celtics have a very interesting and intriguing offseason ahead of them. There could be numerous changes that the Celtics could undergo. More Celtics news: Celtics' Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors Heat Up With New Blockbuster Idea The Celtics are widely expected to make one or two notable moves to ease their financial burden.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 1
Atlantic Notes: Tillman, Grimes, Sixers, Raptors
Xavier Tillman has had the worst year of his NBA career in 2024/25 and has been out of the Celtics’ regular rotation since October. Entering Monday’s game in Memphis, he hadn’t seen any action at all since March 6.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 25
Boston Celtics Defeat Sacramento Kings 113-95
The Boston Celtics defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-95. Jayson Tatum scored 25 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists but left the game with an ankle injury in the third quarter.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 1
Celtics Make Big Roster Moves Ahead of Nuggets Matchup
The Boston Celtics have made significant changes to their roster prior to their crucial matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Celtics have assigned three players to their G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics: Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, and Jordan Walsh.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 25, 2024
Xavier Tillman ‘Very Excited’ for What’s to Come: “This is What You Hope For’
Xavier Tillman will be rejoining the Boston Celtics for the 2024-2025 season. The 25-year-old center signed a two-year contract with the franchise during free agency. Per Boston Celtics On SI, Tillman reflected on his decision to remain in Boston.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 13, 2024
Xavier Tillman Sr. Shares Celtics Star's Message Before NBA Finals Game 3
Throughout his career, Xavier Tillman Sr. has stepped up when called upon. Despite his dependability, it's not an easy role to fill. "Yeah, I would say it was difficult early on because your ego and your pride is in the way," he told this author a day after helping the Celtics seize a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 2, 2024
Celtics to re-sign veteran big man acquired at deadline
The 25-year-old didn’t see a ton of action down the stretch in Boston, averaging 4.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 13.7 minutes per contest across 20 regular season appearances.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24, 2024
Hornets Free Agent Targets: Xavier Tillman
Age: 25 Height: 6’8 Position: PF/C Previous Annual Salary: $1.93 Million Scouting Report Tillman played at Michigan State before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 35th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16, 2024
Celtics teammate has telling comments about Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last two NBA Finals games for the Celtics, and the warning signs are there for him to potentially miss even more time.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 23, 2024
Xavier Tillman returns tonight for Game 2 following absence due to death of his father
Kristaps Porzingis was not the only Celtic big man out for Game 1 on Tuesday. Xavier Tillman was also not available due to personal reasons, which fans later learned via the player's Instagram was due to the tragic death of his father Roosevelt Tillman.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2024
Watch: Xavier Tillman hits huge game-winner for Celtics against Kings
With seven seconds remaining, Tillman nailed the shot to help seal the win for the Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2024
The Celtics' role players could win them a championship
The Boston Celtics' top-six rotation has been a major talking point this season.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9, 2024
Celtics news: Xavier Tillman gives unclear injury update after trade deadline deal
The Boston Celtics made multiple moves at the NBA trade deadline, but none bigger than trading for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman. The 6-foot-7 forward just arrived in Beantown ahead of the Celtics’ Friday night matchup with the Washington Wizards.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9, 2024
Xavier Tillman posts heartfelt goodbye to Grizzlies fans after Celtics trade
There was a slew of trades across the NBA over the last 24 hours leading up to the trade deadline. One trade that might have gotten lost in the shuffle is the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of center Xavier Tillman via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 7, 2024
Celtics to acquire former second-round pick from Grizzlies
The Celtics will add some frontcourt depth behind primary big men Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 2, 2024
Is Tillman Knicks' Trade Deadline X-Factor?
The New York Knicks have been cruising as of late, winning 15 of their last 17 games in this calendar year and holding what's tied for this NBA season's longest victory streak at nine.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies stock up, stock down
A first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers ensured the Memphis Grizzlies had a season to forget. The team dealt with multiple problems, most notably star guard Ja Morant's suspension and Steven Adams' absence for more than half the season because of injuries.
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