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Nikola Vucevic registered 28 points in the Celtics' win over the Nets. It was his best game with his new team, and it appears he's starting to get acclimated to Boston.

Nikola Vucevic opens up about getting acclimated with the Celtics

The Celtics almost set a record with their efficiency in Friday's 148-111 win over the Nets.

Celtics narrowly miss historic feat in blowout win over the Nets

Celtics Score 148 on Nets ♨️

Jaylen Brown records 28-9-7 in blowout win

Jordi Fernandez shares his perspective on how it has gone so far as the Nets integrate former Celtics' wing, Josh Minott, into their system and team culture.

Nets' head coach tells it like it is about former Celtics forward

When evaluating what roster moves the Celtics might make before the end of the season, they have better options than the latest name to reach the buyout market.

Celtics should pass on potential gift from Suns before their playoff push

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The Celtics return home from their Western road trip to host the Brooklyn Nets for their final meeting this season.

Brooklyn Nets (15-43) at Boston Celtics (38-20) Game #59 2/27/26

Here's your chance to call out overrated NBA players

What NBA players are "more name than game" at this point? (daily topic)

While the Celtics will follow a specific path to remain under the luxury tax, here is an evaluation of an intriguing option on the buyout market.

Risk might outweigh Celtics' potential reward with possible buyout option

The Celtics' identity has undergone a significant shift since they traded Anfernee Simons earlier this month.

Latest trend highlights exactly what Celtics lost in Anfernee Simons trade

NBA players are very, very smart!

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

Whether fair or not, the Celtics and Brad Stevens are on their way to gaining a reputation around the league that they'd rather not have.

Brad Stevens and the Celtics are dangerously close to gaining unsavory reputation

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Updated Power Rankings 📊

Where the Celtics currently stand in the league 🔢

Grant Williams delivered a take on the comparisons between the Celtics' Jayson Tatum and the Lakers' Luka Doncic that has been evident throughout their careers.

Former Celtic shares the unfiltered truth on Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic

You'll never believe why a Celtics-Ben Simmons marriage never quite came to be last summer. Well, actually... You probably will.

Celtics seemingly didn't sign Ben Simmons for the most hilarious possible reason

A full audit of the 2026 Boston Celtics. How do they stack up against the statistical blueprint of past NBA champions?

Do the 2026 Boston Celtics look like champions?

NBA agent Bernie Lee shares what he learned from his meeting with Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Celtics fans will love NBA agent's must-hear Joe Mazzulla story

Leave it to Brian Windhorst to come up with the most rational take on the Celtics' blowout loss in Denver on Wednesday night.

Brian Windhorst has the most level-headed take on Celtics' blowout loss in Denver

John Tonje, who made his NBA debut in the Celtics' 97-81 win over the Suns, is relishing the start of his tenure with Boston.

Celtics' newcomer John Tonje opens up about why he's grateful to be in Boston

Based on a new story to come out, it's easy to connect the dots and reason that the Celtics nearly signed a much-maligned former All-NBA star last summer.

It sure sounds like the Celtics tried to sign a former All-NBA star last summer

Some funny locker room jokes, road arenas filled with Celtics fans, and other observations from the Celtics' West Coast roadtrip!

I went on the Celtics' 4-game roadtrip - here are 3 fun things I observed

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The Celtics missed a valuable opportunity with their loss to Denver, but they still have plenty of reason for optimism.

Celtics fans shouldn't fret over missed opportunity with title implications

Before the Nuggets' 103-84 win over the Celtics, head coach David Adelman discussed an unlikely ascent he has seen much of up close.

David Adelman reflects on Celtics' guard's improbable journey

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Report: Anfernee Simons played with wrist fracture during time with Celtics

Anfernee Simons is out indefinitely with a wrist injury, a flare up of a past issue that happened in training camp with the Celtics.

Would the Boston Celtics have been better off with a top pick in this year's draft than proving they're still title contenders?

NBA Draft analyst reveals who Celtics likely would have taken No. 1 this year

Boston committed 14 turnovers and shot 28% from three in their loss to the Denver Nuggets.

"We just didn't convert": Nuggets took advantage of Celtics' missed opportunities, turnovers

The Celtics saw a weakness get exposed on Wednesday night in Denver, but there's no reason to sound the panic alarm.

Celtics' nightmare exposed in Denver, but no reason for major concern

Joe Mazzulla will have some decisions to make when his star returns to the lineup

Who should start when Tatum returns? (daily topic)

"I think we'll be pleased by how many open looks we had."

Jaylen Brown feels optimistic after Celtics' collapse to Nuggets: "It's a journey"

Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 12 rebounds on a rough shooting night to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Wednesday.

Nikola Jokić has 30 points and 12 rebounds in the Nuggets' 103-84 win over the Celtics

How the Celtics' primary five stacks up ➡️

Report Card Grades for Every Team's Starting Lineup 👨‍🏫

The NBA has some major issues that aren't receiving the attention they deserve, and one of the biggest ones was on full display in the Celtics' loss in Denver.

One of NBA's biggest problems on full display in Celtics' loss to Nuggets

Boston endure a rough shooting night in Denver, register just their second loss in the month of February.

Nuggets hand Celtics first loss of road trip 103-84

Celtics-Nuggets Full Highlights

Boston has an off shooting night in Denver

Tatum's Possible March Return ☘️

Insider Jake Fischer dives into Celtics star's high-anticipated comeback from Achilles injury

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith said he has zero issue with Celtics star Jaylen Brown drawing consideration as NBA MVP this year.

Stephen A. Smith endorses Jaylen Brown as an MVP candidate

The Celtics are 16-5 since Sam Hauser seamlessly transitioned into a starting role, and after beating the Suns, Joe Mazzulla detailed Hauser's evolution.

Joe Mazzulla explains most underappreciated part of Sam Hauser's evolution

The Celtics close out their road trip with a stop in Denver to take on Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Boston Celtics (38-19) at Denver Nuggets (36-22) Game #58 2/25/26

Stephen A. Smith shares why he would have no problem with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown being the NBA's MVP this season.

Stephen A. Smith's MVP case for Jaylen Brown has been obvious to Celtics fans

Days after Jayson Tatum met with the media to offer an update on his rehab, Shams Charania shared his latest intel on the Celtics' star's road to recovery.

Shams' latest Jayson Tatum update validates what Celtics fans already knew

Ron stepped into the starting lineup in place of Jaylen Brown, setting the tone from the tip

Ron Harper Jr. brought the energy against Phoenix

Full 5-on-5 work marks a major milestone in Tatum's rehab, though a return date remains unscheduled.

Jayson Tatum takes next step in recovery, participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages

Shams reports on Celtics star's continued progress from Achilles tear 🎥

Tatum a 'Full Go' in Team 5v5

"The common theme that I've gotten around Jayson Tatum is he will be back on the floor when 'JT feels like JT.'"

Charania: Jayson Tatum a 'full-go' during Celtics' 5-on-5 scrimmages

Mat Ishbia says he'll give $1M to winners of next year's Dunk, 3-PT contests

Suns Gov. Offers ASW Prize 💰

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The Celtics work hard to give themselves every advantage possible, and it paid off for them big time in their win over the Suns.

The Celtics showcased their secret formula to winning in Phoenix

Ron Harper Jr. has proven that he can hold down minutes in the Boston Celtics' rotation, while he's still on a two-way deal.

Ron Harper Jr.'s emergence proves the Celtics' genius in finding talent

The coaches deserve a significant portion of the credit.

Player development is an underrated ingredient in the Celtics' sustained success

Boston looks to stay hot as it closes its West Coast trip with a tough test in Denver.

Three questions as Celtics wrap up road trip in Denver

After the Celtics' 97-81 win over the Suns, both sides explained the roots of how Boston held Phoenix to 11 points in the third quarter.

Inside the Celtics' latest defensive masterpiece against the Suns

TNT's Reggie Miller say the Celtics, winners of 9 of their last 10 games, are looking downright scary these days.

Reggie Miller: Celtics are 'scariest' team in the East with or without Jayson Tatum

Against all odds, the Celtics have become one of the best teams in the league, in a most surprising area of the game.

Celtics have quietly become elite in shockingly unexpected area

Jayson Tatum among ‘Beasts in the East’ to feature in NBA The Run 🎥

New NBA Game Reveals 3 Players

The eye test and the stat sheet all give Luka Doncic the edge over Jaylen Brown.

Even Celtics fans won't believe Max Kellerman's wild Jaylen Brown take

The Celtics have turned up the intensity on defense over the last month, and the results have been a joy to watch.

Celtics' aggressive defensive approach is a breath of fresh air for fans

Offensive rebounds and elite defense created a gap the Suns couldn't overcome. Derrick White and the young wings set the tone on both ends.

10 takeaways from the Celtics' identity win over the Suns

Despite all the adversity they've faced this season, the Celtics still have a chance to fulfill the famous 40-20 rule for NBA championship contenders.

40-20 rule shockingly in play for Celtics after incredible start to road trip

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Latest 2026 Mock Draft 🔢

Who the Celtics could be adding to their championship-caliber roster 🏀

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There is no way Jayson Tatum returning to the Celtics this season could be a bad thing

Getting a player of Tatum's magnitude and versatility back - even if he's rusty, and even if he's on a minutes limit - only enhances the possibility of a satisfying June.

After the Celtics' 97-81 win over the Suns, Neemias Queta shared how he is reaping the benefits of teaming with a 15th-year center who is a two-time All-Star.

Neemias Queta just issued Celtics fans a crucial Nikola Vucevic reminder

Queta is making the most of Boston's biggest trade deadline acquisition.

Neemias Queta is already utilizing Nikola Vučević by "just picking his brain"

Baylor Scheierman and Ron Harper Jr. joined forces for the play of the game in Tuesday's Celtics win over the Suns. But it was what happened after Harper's big-time block that stood out most.

1 moment in Celtics' win over Suns perfectly captures a magical season

Mazzulla ball was once all about taking threes. This season, that math has included offensive rebounding and turnovers.

Formula won and Mazzulla ball re-defined

Neemias Queta continues to give the Celtics consistent production in the starting center role.

Celtics fans coming to a Neemias Queta realization the team has known all along

Twenty-two offensive rebounds played a big part in the Celtics domination over the Suns, along with elite defense.

Celtics ride dominant 2nd half to 97-81 win over the Suns

Celtics Torch Suns 🍀

Derrick White (22 pts, 8 rebs, 8 asts) leads Boston to dominant win in Phoenix without JB

Harper Jr. with the Rejection

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The 2028 Summer Olympics will be here before you know it, and Team USA is going to have a big Jaylen Brown decision to make.

Chandler Parsons issues important Jaylen Brown warning to Team USA

Harper Jr gets the starting nod with Jaylen Brown sidelined.

Celtics guard gets surprise start in wake of injuries

Kevin O'Connor talked up the Celtics on a recent podcast and made a big prediction that doesn't even involve Jayson Tatum.

Kevin O'Connor makes bold Celtics prediction that doesn't even involve Jayson Tatum

After adding Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtics have gotten exactly what they should have expected from him. That's some good play, but maybe not season-changing production.

Celtics have already gotten a reality check on hyped Nikola Vucevic trade

Boston Celtics fans are waiting for the moment when they'll get to watch Jayson Tatum play again, and it could happen soon.

NBA analyst says what all Celtics fans are thinking about Jayson Tatum's return

The Celtics visit the Phoenix Suns looking for their 4th straight win.

Boston Celtics (37-19) at Phoenix Suns (33-25) Game #57 2/24/26

The Celtics keep defying the odds, as they've done for most of the franchise's history, and people keep missing the biggest reasons why.

Celtics' culture is winning in ways other teams can't even comprehend

Insider on Adam Silver's Tanking Rules 👀

Jake Fischer evaluates how realistic some of the proposed changes actually are

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/24/26

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Every Team's Biggest FA Flight Risk ✈️

Who the Celtics may lose this summer that would be most damaging ➡️

Baylor Scheierman made a commitment to his team before the season, and so far, he's living up to his end of the bargain in a major way.

Baylor Scheierman is delivering on his preseason promise to the Celtics

The correct answer is "nobody cares" but let's debate it anyway.

Who should win NBA Coach of the Year? (daily topic)

The Celtics have a new ace defender, who has seemingly come out of nowhere to shut down some of the best players in the league.

Celtics' wing stopper explains the keys to his game-changing evolution

Jaylen Brown, Devin Booker, and Dillon Brooks will all be sidelined when the Celtics face the Suns on Tuesday night.

Celtics game vs Phoenix Suns will lack several stars

The Celtics guard is living out his NBA dream - while becoming a critical part of the Celtics' success.

Baylor Scheierman made 2 dreams come true on Sunday

Payton Pritchard was the best player on the floor in the Celtics' 111-89 win over the Lakers. Here's what the team has seen from the sixth-year guard lately.

Celtics' steadfast confidence in Payton Pritchard should be music to fans' ears

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Celtics fans have quickly run the gamut of emotions on the Nikola Vucevic trade, but Bill Simmons bluntly put it best on Sunday night.

Bill Simmons is all Celtics fans when discussing the Nikola Vucevic trade

Neemias Queta's hilarious dead-ball block on Austin Reaves was reminiscent of the time Joe Mazzulla tried to swat Royce O'Neale.

Hilarious Neemias Queta clip reminds fans of legendary Joe Mazzulla moment

Jaylen Brown is questionable to play Tuesday as he deals with a right knee contusion.

Celtics injury report reveals star could miss game vs Phoenix Suns

LeBron James told reporters that Jaylen Brown should be in the discussion for the MVP award.

LeBron James says the quiet part out loud about Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Neemias Queta put himself in the conversation for best supporting actor in the Celtics' 111-89 win over their rivals from Hollywood.

Celtics just got the Neemias Queta lift they desperately needed

Kendrick Perkins continues his pathetic attempt to pander to Celtics fans by trying to call out LeBron and act like a white knight for his former team.

Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James' take on the Celtics is wrong

In their second win over the Lakers this season, the Celtics hustled their way to a blowout.

The Celtics deserve one collective Tommy Point for their Lakers win

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LeBron James on Jaylen Brown's MVP chances: 'I don't understand' why he's not being talked about

Could Jaylen Brown be a darkhorse in the MVP race? LeBron James says he's not sure why more people aren't talking about it.

Payton Pritchard took the floor on Sunday alongside Jaylen Brown to take on LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Lakers. He was the best player on the court.

Payton Pritchard has been balling, but he says the best is yet to come

The Celtics are taking it to teams, and their gameplan is bothering star players and breaking their wills.

Celtics' relentless gameplan is breaking the will of star players

Before the Celtics' 111-89 win over the Lakers, Marcus Smart shared his perspective on Jaylen Brown's long-awaited chance to shoulder more responsibility.

Marcus Smart just nailed what people are missing about Jaylen Brown's career year

Why Jaylen Brown has a strong case to be the best player in the league ➡️

The Argument For Every MVP Candidate 🤔

Is 40-20 an arbitrary metric or legit NBA contender indicator?

Will the Boston Celtics hit the 40-20 mark? (daily topic)

Boston's defense, Payton Pritchard's shotmaking, and Nikola Vucevic's interior presence controlled the game from start to finish. Hugo Gonzalez also had his moment against Luka Doncic in a matchup that felt symbolic.

10 takeaways from the Celtics dictating the game in LA

Breaking down which clubs could be the biggest spenders this offseason ➡️

Every Team's FA Spending Power 🤑

Jaylen Brown Reacts to LeBron Hyping His MVP Case

Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman, and Jordan Walsh combined for just nine points in Sunday's win over the Lakers. Yet, they made the difference.

Long-term investments keep looking better for the Celtics by the day

LeBron, too, thinks it's time to give JB his flowers as a legitimate contender for this season's NBA MVP.

LeBron James endorses Jaylen Brown's MVP case: "Nobody gave him a shot"

Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, and the Celtics have blown out expectations this season. Sunday's big-time win against the Lakers was the latest such example.

What is the story of the Celtics season? Joe Mazzulla says it has yet to be written

Before the Celtics' 111-89 win over the Lakers, Marcus Smart shared why he isn't surprised to see his former franchise defying external expectations.

Marcus Smart loves seeing Celtics defy doubters; has one big wish for Jayson Tatum

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Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard dominate in blowout win over Lakers: 7 takeaways

Jaylen Brown flirted with a triple-double and Payton Pritchard continued his torrid run off the bench as the Celtics walloped the Lakers.

Episode 1 of "The Quiet Work" shows where it all began.

First Episode of Jayson Tatum Documentary Released

James references viral moment where Jaylen commented on Bronny in Summer League

LBJ on Relationship with Brown 😅

Payton Pritchard is him, big time performance in La La Land with 30 points.

Celtics spoil Pat Riley Night, win big over Lakers 111-89

JB, Pritchard Have Field Day in LA 🍀

Celtics duo (62 pts) couldn't be stopped by Luka and Co.

Marcus Smart struggled for the Lakers in their 111-89 loss to the Celtics.

Former Celtics guard has nightmarish performance against former team

Before Sunday's Celtics-Lakers game, JJ Redick shared his outlook on the season that Boston, and Jaylen Brown specifically, are having.

Lakers' JJ Redick just extinguished a tired Jaylen Brown narrative

Things got awkward at Celtics HC's post-practice presser 🎥

Mazzulla Avoids Jayson Tatum Question 😐

For the Celtics, Sunday's matchup is more than just a game; it's an opportunity to spoil a moment for a hated rival in more ways than one.

Celtics have prime opportunity to ruin day for multiple hated rivals at once

Who's More Likely to Make NBA Finals?

Breaking down Lakers' and Celtics' chances to play for title

What if Joe Mazzulla was coaching the Lakers?

Change is good

The Celtics visit the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2nd, and final, game between them this season.

Boston Celtics (36-19) at Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26

Pritchard Drops Defender ⛸️

Jarred Vanderbilt went flying before the swish