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For what it is worth, Jayson Tatum has yet to make any announcement about his return to the court this season. He has not ruled out the possibility that he could miss the entire season. That makes sense because any number of setbacks could move his timeline back in an abundance of caution. However, all […]
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Derrick White is testing the validity of the old NBA adage that it is a “make or miss league.” Despite enduring a career-worst scoring efficiency season, he is still grading out as one of the league’s most impactful players. This should not be possible. Even in the analytics era, we should still be able to […]
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LOS ANGELES — Last week, Jaylen Brown shared an Instagram story that highlighted the Celtics’ record this year compared to last year. The graphic, created by NBC Sports Boston, compared the 2024-2025 Celtics’ and the 2025-2026 Celtics’ record, net, offensive, and defensive ratings at the All-Star break, ultimately demonstrating how, remarkably, both teams’ on-court success […]
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After 54 games, the Boston Celtics have the third-best Net Rating in the NBA, and I still cannot wrap my mind around it. How is it possible that a team that lost its best player and its most important rim protectors, built a roster with young players and minimum contracts, and still kept winning at […]
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During Sunday’s All-Star Game festivities, Jayson Tatum and the NBA on NBC dropped this trailer: Per the YouTube summary, the five-part documentary: For the first time in his life, the game that defined Jayson Tatum was taken away by an Achilles injury. The five-part docuseries THE QUIET WORK follows Jayson through the most challenging stretch […]
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Globe Jaylen Brown comes to All-Star Weekend beaming with pride about his accomplishments and those of the Celtics CelticsBlog NBA All Star Game – open thread How would you fix the NBA All Star weekend? (daily topic) The Celtics weren’t supposed to be this good. What should fans expect now? How the Celtics celebrated a […]
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When: Today (February 15, 2026) at 5 PM EST (which is earlier than usual) Where: NBC or Peacock Remember that there’s a format change this year. Here’s the official explanation: The 75th NBA All-Star Game will feature a round-robin mini-tournament with four 12-minute games. The matchups are as follows: Game 1: World vs. USA Stars, […]
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Are you not entertained? The All Star Weekend is supposed to be one of the main showcases for the NBA product. The stars are on display, the game’s elite all come out, there are events all around the town, giving it a festival feel at times. So what’s the problem? Well, the whole idea is […]
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Michael Bullock has admired the Boston Celtics for as long as he can remember. His father, James Bullock, introduced him to the team at birth (literally), and rather than revere their 18 championships, Michael has learned far more from his favorite team. “My dad has a strong attachment to the Celtics,” Michael told CelticsBlog. “He […]
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At the All-Star break, it’s worth acknowledging something that felt unlikely just four months ago. The Celtics are good, not just scrappy, feisty, or ahead of schedule — they’re all of those things too, don’t get me wrong. They are in-your-face, out-in-the-open good. At the not-quite-exact halfway point of the season, the Boston Celtics own […]
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Boston Celtics two-way player Ron Harper Jr. appeared twice in the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, but fell short of leaving a mark on either competition. The 25-year-old participated in the Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament on Friday and the Kia Shooting Stars competition on Saturday. Harper Jr. started at shooting guard for Team Austin in the […]
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Globe ‘We’re real excited’: Ron Harper Jr. shares Jayson Tatum looked like himself in recent practice 10 Celtics stats that should show encouragement and discouragement entering All-Star break Tanking has been a problem for years, and the NBA may finally be making teams pay the price Also forever connected to the Bay Area, Celtics legend […]
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This year’s NBA All Star game will be Jaylen Brown’s 5th. Jayson Tatum has been in 6 himself. Newcomer Nikola Vucevic appeared in two. If they are back at normal health next season, I would expect to see Brown and Tatum back in the game. But will there be a 3rd member of the team […]
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Hi, everyone. It’s been a while since I had something to say here. The past two years have been pretty difficult for me as a fan. In February 2024, I lost the most important Celtics fan in my life, my dad, and just a few months later, I lost my father-in-law, who was another lifelong […]
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Not many people would have guessed that the Boston Celtics would be buyers at this year’s trade deadline, especially after shedding Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis’s contracts to get under the second apron. Some timely breakouts put the Celtics in a position to compete, however, even while the team significantly reduced their payroll. Brad Stevens […]
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Herald One thought on all 15 Celtics players at NBA All-Star break CelticsBlog Celtics guard ready for the spotlight at NBA All-Star Weekend Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week Which potential 1st round team scares you the most? NBC Sports Boston C’s second-half to-do list: Reintegrating Tatum, roster moves, and more NESN Jaylen […]
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LOS ANGELES — In a crowded room at the Intuit Dome, dozens of reporters from across the globe surrounded Ron Harper Jr. Several were from the Philippines, inquiring about whether the 25-year-old Celtic would ever consider eventually playing for the Philippine national team (he would). Others hailed from Portugal, eager to know what it was […]
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We’re back! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. […]
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The NBA All Star break is a great time to take stock, look at the standings, and think ahead to the playoffs. A lot of things could still change between now and the first round, but let’s take a quick look around. The Celtics are currently in 2nd place, half a game ahead of the […]
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Herald Celtics cruise into NBA All-Star break with beatdown of Bulls Celtics notebook: Anfernee Simons returns; Bulls coach happy for Nikola Vucevic Globe Nikola Vucevic, Celtics roll into All-Star break with blowout win over Bulls: 7 takeaways At the All-Star break, let’s acknowledge how good the Celtics have been to this point Mavericks rookie Cooper […]
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Nikola Vučević delivered his most complete performance as a Celtic against a familiar opponent—his former team. Heading into the All-Star break, Vuc ensured he left a lasting impression, finishing with 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in a poised, controlled outing. It was a performance that reflected both rhythm and growing comfort within Boston’s system. […]
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Most know that this blog has been around for quite a while (21 years and counting) and the community has evolved over the years. We have some people that have been commenting since the first days, some that joined during the title years, some that joined just to complain about the down years, and some […]
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Payton Pritchard spent the first 48 games as the Celtics starting point guard. Pritchard had never been a full-time starter, starting just 17 of 347 career games entering this season. He finally had the opportunity this season until the Celtics traded Anfernee Simons to the Bulls. The trade left the Celtics without a guard off […]
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BOSTON — Last Thursday, when the Celtics returned from Houston after a two-game road trip, the Celtics’ coaching staff didn’t go home from the airport. Instead, they headed straight to the Auerbach Center, where Nikola Vucevic, the team’s newest addition, awaited them. Vucevic had been traded to Boston two days earlier, and immediately dove into […]
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1. Vucevic Revenge Game Nikola Vucevic did not have to wait long for a Revenge Game against the Chicago Bulls. In his third game with the Celtics, Vucevic dropped his second double-double of his Boston career finishing with 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks on 7-12 shooting from the field and 4-5 […]
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