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Where Jaylen Brown Ranks On All-Time Boston Celtics Statistical Lists

Jaylen Brown spent 10 seasons playing 674 regular season games for the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Over that time, he has amassed a lot of big statistics for the Celtics which will keep him in the conversation of all-time greats for a long time.

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How Celtics inadvertently helped 76ers land LeBron James

The Celtics, who have become known for dominating the 76ers and making savvy trades, seem to have swapped their position with Philadelphia and made one of the most questionable trades in recent NBA history.

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NBA News / HITC / July 26

Jayson Tatum aims sly dig at Jaylen Brown during motivational speech at youth training camp

Jayson Tatum’s motivational speech to a group of youth basketball players took an odd turn with perceived digs towards former teammate Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown formed two halves of an incredibly successful duo with the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 26

'Don’t Wanna be That Person': Jayson Tatum Seemingly Takes Shot at Jaylen Brown in Speech to Kids

Basketball wisdom uttered at youth camps rarely makes it to the NBA headlines. Yet Jayson Tatum’s message to a group of young campers sparked a different conversation, especially after one particular phrase that sounded strikingly familiar to an accusation made on his former teammate, Jaylen Brown.

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The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 500 points in their NBA Finals-career can you name in five minutes?

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The '35 points after turning 35' quiz

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 26

Karl-Anthony Towns Addresses if Knicks Will Hack Mitchell Robinson After Celtics Move

Despite ending the franchise drought after 53 years, not every player on the roster will get a chance to run it back. Mitchell Robinson was the longest-tenured Knick in the locker room and now will suit up for the rivals, the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / July 24

The Boston Celtics May Have Changed The NBA Forever With One Tiny Decision

The Boston Celtics were deep in conversations to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at one point during the offseason. The talks with the Milwaukee Bucks seemed to stall due to the refusal to include Hugo Gonzalez, a 20-year-old who averaged less than four points a game during his rookie season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Blazers add ex-Celtics guard on two-way contract

While the sports world is focused on LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, the Portland Trail Blazers are making moves of their own. On Friday, the front office managed to add some depth to the backcourt by signing a former Boston Celtics guard on a two-way contract.

John Tonje News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

Trail Blazers, John Tonje Agree To Two-Way Contract

The Trail Blazers plan to sign free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 24

What Should Payton Pritchard's Extension with the Boston Celtics Look Like?

Jordan Walsh’s extension with the Boston Celtics (not long after Neemias Queta got one himself) left one more big piece of business to be done this summer: Payton Pritchard’s contract extension. He’s eligible for a three-year, $67 million extension on October 1.

Jordan Walsh News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'Little Torn on This': Celtics Analyst Raises Serious Doubts About Jordan Walsh’s $16M Extension

The Boston Celtics have continued their busy offseason by securing forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year, $16 million contract extension. However, the decision to lock down the 22-year-old wing long-term has drawn mixed reactions.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Jayson Tatum Reacts After Celtics Announcement on Thursday

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to reestablish themselves after an early exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Tatum did not play in Boston's 109-100 Game 7 loss to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

Tacko Fall News / Viral Sports News / July 24

Former Celtics Fan Favorite Shares Emotional Message

Former Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall has always stood out not just for his towering presence on the court, but for the warmth and authenticity he brings to his public life.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / July 23

NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye

The Celtics have agreed to a three-year contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, according to Prime’s Chris Haynes and ESPN’s Shams Charania. There is a slight discrepancy on the total value, with Charania reporting $15 million and Haynes putting it at $16 million.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Celtics Make $15 Million Move on Thursday

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in transition this offseason after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Announced on July 1 and made official on July 6, Philly sent Paul George and a pair of future first- and second-round NBA Draft picks in exchange for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Celtics hand out 3-year contract extension to 2023 diamond in rough draft pick

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a new three-year, $16 million contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh that runs through the 2029-30 season. This new deal will begin during the 2027-28 season, after Boston exercised Walsh’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season.

Jordan Walsh News / Hoops Rumors / July 23