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Herald Report: Jayson Tatum ‘reevaluating’ plan, might not return this season Celtics trade rumors: Boston among ‘suitors’ for Pelicans center Jaylen Brown: Hit that knocked out Hawks center’s teeth ‘wasn’t intentional’ Celtics suffer rare blowout loss on ‘bad day at the office’ Celtics trade rumors: Boston big man drawing interest ahead of deadline Globe Jayson […]
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1. Tough Day at the Office After the Celtics went into Atlanta and beat the Hawks by 26, Atlanta decided to return the favor by beating Boston 117-106 in TD Garden. It was an annoying game to watch because every time the Celtics got close to coming back and cut into the lead, the Hawks […]
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BOSTON — Jaylen Brown felt apologetic after Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu was left missing a tooth following Wednesday night’s 117-106 Celtics loss at TD Garden. In the fourth quarter, Brown swung his right elbow and connected with Okongwu’s jaw on an offensive possession. Okongwu immediately clutched his face and was left bloodied and missing a […]
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After all the public workouts and hinting that he might return in February, NBA on Prime’s Chris Haynes reports that “Jayson Tatum is now re-evaluating his situation and is up in the air if he’s going to return at all this season. Haynes said that “it was always a forgone conclusion that Jayson Tatum was […]
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The Boston Celtics hosted the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Boston was without Hawks who went 18/42 from three as they led from start to finish to beat Boston 117-106. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring with 21 points, but the team racked up 16 turnovers and were on their heels […]
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With eight days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, the Boston Celtics are running short on time to decide which direction they’ll go. During the offseason, and shortly after acquiring guard Afernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, the organization quickly explored its options. Boston spoke with the Brooklyn Nets […]
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Atlanta Hawks (23-25) at Boston Celtics (29-17)Wednesday, January 28, 20267:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #47, Home Game #22TV: NBCSB, FDSNSE, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 92.9 The Game, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics continue their home stand after a win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. This is the 2nd of 4 games between these two […]
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Herald Celtics starter, Kristaps Porzingis ruled out for Boston-Atlanta matchup Jayson Tatum opens up about Achilles rehab, possible return timeline Globe Jrue Holiday and Rob Williams return to Boston in style Hawks at Celtics: Boston continues homestand against Atlanta CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown, NBA players condemn Minneapolis shootings: “We demand accountability” How Amari Williams is emerging […]
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Wednesday’s Celtics-Hawks game feels like a fresh coat of paint on an old car. Boston is competing for the top of the East, while the Hawks take their appointed place in the play-in tournament. An offseason full of attrition for the Celtics (that directly helped the Hawks) seemingly changed nothing. Funny sport we have here. […]
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More time for Amari? Over the last three games, Amari Williams played five minutes against the Brooklyn Nets, then followed that with 10 minutes against the Chicago Bulls during a back-to-back. In his limited time, Williams impressed with his defensive ability while also looking competent on the offensive end. That earned him an expanded role, […]
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BOSTON — Neemias Queta is finally taking a night off to deal with a non-COVID illness that’s been bothering him since Friday. Queta has been on the injury report since the Celtics’ game against the Brooklyn Nets, but he’s nonetheless played in all three of the team’s most recent contests. The Celtics center has averaged […]
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BOSTON — On Saturday, protests broke out in Minneapolis after federal immigration officers killed an ICU nurse, the latest killing perpetrated by an ICE agent in recent weeks. Alex Pretti, who was 37 years old, was killed during an immigration operation that has become more commonplace in Minneapolis and other cities surveilled by the Immigration […]
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Brad Stevens may have done it again. In the ongoing search for a big man rotation capable of anchoring Boston’s next championship run, Amari Williams has flashed the traits of a player who could fit that role. The sample size is small, but Williams has already been a catalyst in several high-leverage moments this season. […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with more freedom or visibility. Sometimes, it comes with sharper boundaries. Baylor Scheierman’s season illustrates that balance. Coming into the year, […]
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After the victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked to assess what he saw from Anfernee Simons on the defensive end. “Just his continued growth,” Mazzulla said firmly. It was a simple answer, but one layered with meaning. As the season has unfolded, Simons’ development has become harder to ignore. Mazzulla […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change is about being different. Sometimes, it’s about having the opportunity to be yourself. Jordan Walsh’s season is a clear example. Coming into […]
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There were many doors for Boston to walk through this season. Some led to a high lottery pick, where player development became the priority — while others offered a chance to stay competitive. Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics found something at the intersection of both, where uncertainty is a weapon and development is the byproduct […]
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Early in the season, Sam Hauser didn’t look like himself. Shots he usually makes in his sleep weren’t falling, and his percentages were by far the worst they’ve ever been in his career. In November, he shot 31 percent from the field and 27.5 percent from 3-point range. It was a true nightmare for a […]
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Jayson Tatum went on ‘The Pivot Podcast’ with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, talking openly about his mindset during his injury, his time with the Celtics, family life, the Olympics, his legacy in Boston, and his relationship with Kobe Bryant. Injury The first question that was asked by Ryan Clark to open the […]
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Do you know which rookie leads the NBA in plus/minus this season? The answer is Hugo Gonzalez at +219. In 2nd place is second overall pick Dylan Harper at +96. Hugo has doubled up the rest of the field. (Congratulations to Harper’s brother and Celtics two-way guard Ron Harper Jr. for making the G-League team […]
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BOSTON — The Celtics (29-17) and Atlanta Hawks (23-25) are set to face off for the second time this month on Wednesday — and both teams could be without several rotation players. For the Celtics, Neemias Queta is doubtful to play with illness, while Luka Garza is questionable. Jayson Tatum, of course, remains sidelined as […]
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Herald Celtics rookie ‘exceptional’ in extended minutes vs. Trail Blazers Celtics wing selected to Rising Stars game; Hugo Gonzalez left out Celtics’ Payton Pritchard reveals he’s playing through injury Payton Pritchard hits two buzzer-beaters as Celtics beat Blazers What Joe Mazzulla appreciates about Patriots’ Super Bowl run Celtics notebook: Why Jrue Holiday isn’t surprised by […]
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BOSTON — During what’s become an increasingly dark time in Minnesota, players, coaches, and public figures alike have begun speaking out against the deadly violence carried out by federal immigration agents. On Monday night, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla joined in on the conversation. Before hosting the Trail Blazers at TD Garden to open a four‑game […]
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There was nothing flashy about Jaylen Brown’s performance on Monday night. An efficient 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists with only one turnover to his name and four steals to Portland’s, it wasn’t another 30-point scoring masterclass, but it was patient, winning basketball, and it was done against a defensive coverage hellbent on forcing […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with an identity shift. Sometimes, it comes by filling a need. Neemias Queta’s season reflects that idea. Coming into the year, […]
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