Boston Celtics

The Celtics should have one of the best defenses in the league this season and that is a big ceiling raiser.

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: Jalen Johnson #1 & Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 8, 2022 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Reall...

The New York Knicks lost a key piece from their 2026 championship roster when veteran center Mitchell Robinson signed with the rival Boston Celtics in free agency.

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Darko Rajakovic, head coach of the Toronto Raptors, talks with Scottie Barnes #4, Immanuel Quickley #5, and RJ Barrett #9 during the second half of their NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Gett...

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the game during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Gar...

Still making my way through the Atlantic Division as I explore the world of basketball around us. I feel like LeVar Burton doing Reading Rainbow, except instead of riveting children’s stories, I’m learning about why nobody has won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors last did it between 2017 and 2018. One of those teams that had an opportunity and squandered it is the Boston Celtics, who won in 2024 and then suddenly have a roster that looks markedly different than that squad. ...

Having a FIBA World Cup qualifying window right in the middle of the offseason has allowed a few NBA players to represent their country as they compete for a spot in Qatar. Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta suited up for Portugal for this qualifying window, and he played a huge role in their 95-89 […] The post Celtics’ Neemias Queta gets encouraging injury update after exiting FIBA game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New York Knicks broke a longstanding pattern of organizational dysfunction when Leon Rose and Tom Thibodeau hopped aboard in 2020. They broke a pattern of early playoff heartbreak after upsetting the Boston Celtics in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The franchise finally reached the mountaintop last season after hiring Mike Brown and lengthening the […] The post Knicks must heed Jalen Brunson’s warning about going ‘behind 8-ball’ amid title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The former Boston Celtics forward hosted a block party at Boston Common to say farewell to the city.

Noa Dalzell of CLNS and Nate look back at Boston's surprising 2025-26 season and debate whether the Celtics' success justified-or complicated-the decision to dramatically reshape the roster. They examine how the departures and additions change the roles of Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Boston's group of young wings. They also dig into the biggest questions for the Celtics on both ends of the floor, including shot creation, defensive matchups, rotation dec...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jaylin Williams #47 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno...

Jaylen Brown is entering his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers with something to prove. After spending the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Brown was shockingly traded to Philadelphia this offseason in a blockbuster deal centered around Paul George and draft compensation. The move sent him from one Eastern […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown declares he’s out for ‘blood’ in Year 1 with Philly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown said an official goodbye to Boston as he heads to Philadelphia to fulfill his NBA duties for the 76ers. But before making his final address to the Celtics fans, the star forward met his passionate 6-year-old fan, Gio. In a post shared by Courtside Buzz, Brown could be seen holding Gio in his […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown shares incredible moment with viral fan who lost it after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown may be moving on from Boston, but it appears some memories of his longtime Celtics partnership with Jayson Tatum remain positive. Brown was recently asked a simple question at his youth basketball camp in Westford, Massachusetts: Who was the funniest teammate he had ever played with? Despite no longer being in Boston and […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown leaves fans cheering with Jayson Tatum answer to fun question appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown continues to show major love for the Boston community despite his departure from the Celtics this offseason. Brown represented the Celtics for 10 seasons, serving as the longest-tenured member as he helped the team win the title in 2024. However, his stint came to an end when Boston sent him […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown sends powerful message in return to Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Romeo Weems #88 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Utah Jazz during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE v...

The Boston Celtics are less than two months away from kicking off the 2026-27 NBA season with a very different roster than the one that choked a 3-1 lead last year to the Philadelphia 76ers. Jaylen Brown is now a member of those 76ers, with Paul George coming back to Boston, putting the pressure on […] The post Why Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla wants to be ‘forgotten’ after coaching career appeared first on ClutchPoints.