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Mike Conley is taking 'coach on the floor' to new level with Celtics
Joe Mazzulla took player empowerment to a new level by letting veteran Mike Conley handle substitution duties during the Celtics' preseason win over the Hornets.
Why NBA GMs are right to name Payton Pritchard a breakout candidate
The annual NBA GMs survey lists Payton Pritchard as a breakout candidate for the 2026-27 season. The Celtics' guard is already showing why they're right.
Paul George's preseason shooting woes have been frustrating for one painful reason
And it's not the reason you may think. Preseason is preseason, but Paul George's shooting woes have been hard to watch. Not because of anything that has to do with the current Boston Celtics, but because of what he previously did to them.
Celtics' ridiculous depth is going to win them a lot of games this season
Driven by bench dominance and ridiculous depth, the Boston Celtics look poised to overwhelm opponents and rack up wins all season long.
Celtics starting lineup seems locked in; why Jordan Walsh has the final spot
Jordan Walsh appears set to start for the Celtics in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons. Here's why.
Celtics enduring while badly losing 3-pt battle is an amazing omen
The Boston Celtics once put an emphasis on winning the three-point battle. They still do, but their game has evolved so that it's not a big deal if they lose it! Look no further than what happened against the Charlotte Hornets!
Mitchell Robinson-Neemias Queta combo showcases promise and true purpose
In the Celtics' 114-93 win over the Hornets, Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson used their first chance to play together to showcase their potential as a duo.
Celtics' turnover advantage is making them look unbeatable
The Boston Celtics' defense is reaching new heights in the 2026 preseason, driven by an aggressive new scheme forcing over 20 turnovers per game.
Celtics wasting no time turning perceived rim-pressure weakness into major strength
For a team that supposedly can't generate rim pressure, the Celtics sure look like a juggernaut when it comes to points in the paint.
Celtics rolling with same starting lineup for second straight game is very telling
The Boston Celtics are starting the same guys for their second consecutive preseason game. It feels like that might be their opening night five. It wouldn't have been the lineup fans preferred, but it's not a bad one.
Celtics may have Kawhi Leonard to thank for newfound synergy on the wing
Paul George and Jayson Tatum already show elite synergy on the wing. Find out why the Celtics can thank Kawhi Leonard for PG's seamless fit.
Brad Stevens' actions make it easy to predict what's coming for Baylor Scheierman
Examining Brad Stevens' roster management history, why rookie-scale extensions are his calling card, and why Baylor Scheierman will likely be next in line.
The Paul George injury-prone narrative must be cleared up once and for all
It's not that Paul George isn't injury-prone. It's that it's not as bad as many Boston Celtics fans may fear when they know more context.
Payton Pritchard extension should make Celtics even more grateful for Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin spent only one year with the Boston Celtics, but his long-term impact on the team is bigger than it gets credit for. Look no further than Payton Pritchard's recent situation.
Payton Pritchard extension may actually remove pressure for Celtics to start him
Payton Pritchard's new contract extension gives Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics the tactical freedom to keep him on the bench or start him without pressure.
New Payton Pritchard contract emphasizes how much of a steal his current deal is
By locking up Payton Pritchard to a new extension, the Celtics capitalized on the CBA rules to secure a major win-win deal, proving their long-term vision paid off.
Celtics have created unprecedented amount of roster stability going forward
With a core locked in for multiple seasons, the Celtics have engineered rare roster continuity without breaking the bank. Read how Brad Stevens pulled it off.
Pritchard extension the finishing touch to masterful Brad Stevens offseason
Payton Pritchard's extension is the cherry on top of a masterful Celtics offseason. Dive into how Brad Stevens set Boston up for sustainable success.
Payton Pritchard's new contract extension likely signals what's next
The Boston Celtics and Payton Pritchard have agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension. Here are the contract details and what's likely next for Pritchard.
Payton Pritchard extension is even smarter than what meets the eye
The Boston Celtics gave him a max, but knowing that this situation could have turned out differently, Brad Stevens and the front office deserve kudos for taking care of this situation before it went wrong.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard extension is the rare win-win NBA contract
Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year extension. Here's why the new deal is a massive win-win for both sides.
Celtics rookie Dillon Mitchell's next leap as a shooter is already happening
Celtics rookie Dillon Mitchell is rapidly improving as a shooter and gaining confidence in his ceiling-raising skill.
Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez have Celtics second unit looking dangerous
Those two have been among the Boston Celtics' biggest standouts in the preseason, and the numbers are backing up their play! So much so that it's kind of scary to think of what that means for their second unit.
Joe Mazzulla just identified Mitchell Robinson's most underrated trait
While Mitchell Robinson's physical gifts get all the attention, his most underrated attribute is at the heart of why the Celtics' new center maximizes those traits.
Sam Hauser made a compelling case to be Celtics 5th starter
Sam Hauser is among the lower-ceiling players on this Boston Celtics team, but he proved that a lower ceiling doesn't mean worse chemistry. In fact, because they know what they'll get from him, he might start on this team anyway!
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