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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 5

Celtics Guard Says Young Center Needs to Have ‘Big Year’ This Season

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White revealed the team will heavily rely on fourth-year big man Neemias Queta will need to have a big season in 2025-26. The Celtics' roster has transformed since the end of 2024-25, and Queta is one of two players who will likely fill in at center, the other player being newly acquired Luka Garza.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5

'You Wish You Could Play With Them Forever' – Boston Celtics Star Laments the Team’s Cost-Cutting Measures This Offseason

Because they were in the second apron, the Boston Celtics were forced to break up their championship-winning core by parting ways with Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, among others, this summer.

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Derrick White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Why Derrick White enjoys Celtics’ newfound underdog status

The Boston Celtics are expected to compete for championships year in and year out, and ever since guard Derrick White arrived in Beantown, they’ve accomplished that.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 4

Former Celtics First Round Pick Reveals Why He Left Team After Rookie Season

The Boston Celtics have a rich history of winning dating back to their inception in 1946. More news: Celtics Rookie Cites Surprise Lakers Star As Favorite Player Growing Up From then to now, they've had many players who have come to their organization and have thrived.

Derrick White News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 4

Celtics Star Gives Honest Reaction to NBA 2K26 Rating

Every summer, NBA players quibble with their ratings in the new version of NBA 2K. Players never seem to be happy with at least one aspect of their ratings on the video game.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 4

Boston Celtics most exciting player next season has earned his place in the starting lineup already

The Boston Celtics are in a rebuild year, and one of their long-term prospects is ready to take a big leap next season. As the Boston Celtics prepare to embark on one of their toughest seasons in recent history, they need to make some big changes.

Tyronn Lue News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 4

Former Celtics Coach Reveals Hilarious Way He Earned Boston's Respect

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue is considered one of the best head coaches in the NBA. He won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers back in the 2016 season and is now in LA.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / September 4

Neemias Queta and Portugal advance to EuroBasket knockout round

Neemias Queta watched the greatest moment in his country’s basketball history from the locker room. Rafael Lisboa, his friend since 15 and long-time teammate, recovered the ball after Portugal nearly lost it trailing by three points with one minute remaining.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 4

This Celtics employee missed just 11 games in 45 years. Now, he’s receiving one of the highest honors in basketball.

For the last 45 years, Jeff Twiss has been a staple at Celtics games. The Celtics Vice President of Basketball Relations — who began his career as an intern primarily tasked with driving then-head coach Red Auerbach and worked his way up to becoming the Celtics’ lead public relations person — has only missed 11 home games in 45 seasons.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 4

Celtics Notes: Kristaps Porzingis Talks Boston Replacing Him, Joe Mazzulla Prove-It Year, More

The Boston Celtics have faced tons of uncertainty surrounding what they will do at the big man position, but the latest person to weigh in on their situation is Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 4

Derrick White names the Boston Celtics player Joe Mazzulla has been ‘super hard’ on to ‘prepare him’ for this season

The Boston Celtics probably have lower expectations for the 2025-26 season than they have had throughout the last decade. The Celtics have not missed the playoffs since the 2013-14 season, and some expect history to repeat itself 12 years later.

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Joe Mazzulla News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4

'There’s a Reason Why They Locked Him Up This Summer' – Boston Celtics Insider Drops Huge Joe Mazzulla Challenge in 2025-26

For the first time in a while, the Boston Celtics will not enter the new season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title, following their cost-cutting measures this summer.

Derrick White News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4

'The Worst Hotel in the NBA' – Boston Celtics’ Derrick White Reveals His Least Favorite City to Play In

Every player has a preferred NBA city they enjoy playing in when on the road. Players also have their least favorite cities to play in. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White revealed what his least favorite NBA city is.

Derrick White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Celtics’ Derrick White names his least favorite NBA city

One would realize just how fast time flies when Derrick White, the 29th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, is now an elder statesman in the NBA. White

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 3

Will New Celtics Owners Build New Arena? Insider Weighs In

The Boston Celtics have new owners after selling to a group led by Bill Chisholm. He is already making decisions, as the team has been shedding salary to get under the second apron of the luxury tax.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 3

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla in 'Prove-It' Year Despite Extension, Says Insider

The Boston Celtics decided to keep Joe Mazzulla in Boston for the long haul by signing him to a contract extension. They wanted to keep a coach who won a title with Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / September 3

3 Boston Celtics Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

After Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during the second round of the playoffs last season, the Boston Celtics decided to make some major changes this offseason.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 3

Celtics Could Lean on 2025 Rookies More Than Expected

Just a season removed from winning the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics roster looks completely different than the ones who hoisted the Larry O' Brien.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / September 2

'Who Else Is There?' Kristaps Porzingis Questions Celtics' Lineup Decision

The Boston Celtics will look very different next season. The financial repercussions of the new CBA hit them hard, up to the point where they had to part ways with three pillars of their championship roster.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 1