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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Ben Simmons news should make Celtics glad they avoided franchise-crippling mistake

Ben Simmons' next chapter won't be with the Boston Celtics. To think there was a time when Boston would have changed everything if they had gotten him. With everything that's happened, thank...

Devastating stat summarizes why Celtics chose Joe Mazzulla over Jaylen Brown

Joe Mazzulla has a philosophy that Jaylen Brown simply has not fit in with for some time. One particular stat shows why the Boston Celtics doubled down on the former while giving up on the latter.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Atlantic Notes: Clippers’ Draft Picks, Celtics, Sixers, Brown, Randle

The Celtics are in position to benefit from the harsh penalties handed out to the Clippers for salary cap circumvention, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Part of the return in the deal that...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/5/26

CelticsBlog SB Nation Reacts: Mazzulla’s seat is, well, lukewarm CLNS Media Is Jayson Tatum Ready to Be a Leader? The 1988 Duel That Nobody Remembers: Larry Bird and Michael Jordan at Chicago...

Who should get the Celtics' final two-way roster spot?

Amari Williams has one of the Celtics' two-way roster spots. Dillon Mitchell has another. Who should get the final opening? The answer seems clear.

Jordan Walsh turning to Paul George for help building new offensive identity

Jordan Walsh recently shared what he asked new Celtics teammate Paul George to help him with as he builds toward a new offensive identity.

SB Nation Reacts: Mazzulla’s seat is, well, lukewarm

A second round exit to the Knicks after a devastating injury to Jayson Tatum? We can stomach that. A subsequent first round exit against another hated rival? It hurts to lose to the 76ers, but a...

Magic sign former Celtics guard as NBA training camp nears

A former Celtics second-round draft pick who spent three years with Boston has signed with the Magic. But will he make the team?

Jared Sullinger's retirement breeds underrated Celtics 'what-if?'

Congrats to Jared Sullinger on a prosperous professional basketball career. It's just a shame his time with the Boston Celtics didn't work out, especially given that he had the gifts to be something.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/4/26

Herald How Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard punishment could boost Celtics’ Jaylen Brown return Globe Crippling penalties for the Clippers in the Kawhi Leonard case just the latest episode for an NBA...

Lonzo Ball’s hot take on Jayson Tatum exposes a lingering 2017 NBA Draft grudge

Lonzo Ball is the latest NBA player to make a crazy claim in an attempt to tear down Jayson Tatum.

Why Ben Simmons’ Kings deal proves he was never fit for Boston

With Ben Simmons heading to Sacramento on a one-year deal, Boston cleanly avoids a high-risk gamble that never made basketball sense.

Celtics could take full advantage of ongoing Clippers disaster post-Kawhi

The Los Angeles Clippers are in one of the NBA's most hapless situations, and the Boston Celtics should look into benefiting from it if they want to. They don't have any superstars, but they have...

About that 2028 L.A. Clippers pick

In case you missed it (or were sitting under a rock for the last couple of days) the Clippers got hammered by the league with penalties stemming from their circumvention dance with Kawhi Leonard...

The Celtics offense could use a little more chaos this season

There are few phrases in basketball that sound more universally agreeable than “win the margins.” About as agreeable as, “you want players who really know how to put the ball in the basket.” Of...

Derek Fisher speaks on how Jaylen Brown's drawing power helped the 76ers build the team

Jaylen Brown has had a bigger impact than most people realize for the 76ers.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Stephen Curry just crushed every Celtics fan's ultimate trade fantasy

Stephen Curry to the Celtics? The pipe dream of seeing him join forces with Jayson Tatum in Boston just burst.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/3/26

Globe Why NBA’s harsh punishment for Clippers is great news for Celtics NBA levies heavy punishment on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard for circumventing salary cap NBC Sports Boston Will Kawhi penalties...

Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal now creates a new problem for the Celtics

Now that the Kawhi Leonard investigation is finished and the NBA has handed down its punishment to him and the Los Angeles Clippers, he now becomes a threat to the Boston Celtics.

Why NBA’s harsh punishment for Clippers is great news for Celtics

The Clippers' descent as a potential cellar-dweller in the West will be a welcome sight for the Celtics. The post Why NBA’s harsh punishment for Clippers is great news for Celtics appeared first...

Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo predicted as biggest game changer, not Jaylen Brown or LaMelo Ball

ESPN predicts that the Heat landing Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the biggest NBA game changer, not Jaylen Brown with the 76ers or LaMelo Ball with the Timberwolves.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
There's no doubt the Celtics did not make the worst Paul George trade ever

Maybe it was a little debatable before (not really), but after what happened today, there is no debate about who made a worse trade for George than the Boston Celtics. In fact, it's much worse for...

Clippers' NBA penalty hands Celtics a franchise-altering dilemma

Adam Silver's massive punishment against LA turns Boston's 2028 pick swap into the NBA's premier trade chip. Should Brad Stevens use it or trade it?

Celtics won big from the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers, and it's pretty excellent news for the Boston Celtics with what they have. The Clippers no longer have the option to get better, so the pick...

Knicks fan is headed for quite the rude Mitchell Robinson awakening

Mitchell Robinson will soon remind his doubters who he is as he enters his first season with the Boston Celtics.

76ers' Tacko Fall gives fiery message after teaming up with ex-teammate Jaylen Brown, LeBron James

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Tacko Fall to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday. The 7-foot-6 giant gave a great response to teaming up with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.

6 Celtics who have done the best since leaving Boston in Brad Stevens era

Some of these players left of their own accord, while others were traded by Stevens. Nonetheless, they've done well since leaving the Boston Celtics, unlike the many others who haven't.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/2/26

CelticsBlog Neemias Queta dominant in FIBA World Cup qualifying games What will Boston’s non-Tatum lineups look like? Welcome to Preview Month on CelticsBlog Celtics Reacts Survey: what’s in store...

Jaylen Brown's Boston farewell party felt right

For the past decade, Jaylen Brown meant a lot to the city of Boston. Yet as is often the case when a player gets traded away, his departure was a bit unceremonious. After having his name floated...

Celtics' voluntary LA workouts signal a new era for Jayson Tatum and roster

Jayson Tatum is bringing the team together in Los Angeles for voluntary workouts, signaling a major leadership shift ahead of training camp.

Lakers-Mavs? Pacers-Knicks?! Ranking the top 10 NBA rivalries to watch next season

A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.

Neemias Queta dominant in FIBA World Cup qualifying games

Neemias Queta is fresh off the best season of his NBA career — and a summer in which he signed a 4-year, $56 million contract extension with the Celtics. And while Queta is still a few months away...

What will Boston’s non-Tatum lineups look like?

The blog’s own Nik Land posed an important question on X that we’ll surely be talking about heavily throughout the next few weeks: what does the Celtics’ Opening Night starting 5 look like?  Does...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Celtics prove why Pistons are right to play hardball with Jalen Duren

Paying Jalen Duren max money could backfire on Detroit. Here is how Boston created the blueprint for avoiding a costly mistake.

Welcome to Preview Month on CelticsBlog

What a privilege it is to root for a team that has so much great history that we can dedicate a whole month to it on the blog and merely scratch the surface. What a pleasure it was to read Rich...

Celtics Reacts Survey: what’s in store for Mazzulla’s Year 5?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

Ex-Celtics player and coach named head coach of new English expansion team

After a brief stint as both a player and coach in Boston, Roy Rogers is getting a chance to be a head coach for the expansion team in Liverpool.

Celtics unlocked new level for Hugo Gonzalez that none of his other teams have

Hugo Gonzalez is among the Boston Celtics' most promising players, so it's a mystery as to why his other teams can't seem to get the same production, before or after he came to the NBA.

Celtics survive major FIBA injury scare with rising frontcourt star

The Celtics appear to have survived a major injury scare at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which is, unfortunately, all too familiar territory for the team.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/1/26

CelticsBlog Celtics have a ceiling-raising defense Get the best of CelticsBlog on the new SB Nation app Celtics .com Trio of Celtics Close Summer Play at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers NESN Ex-Celtics...

76ers continues bizarre trend of adding Celtics alumni with Tacko Fall addition

The Philadelphia 76ers have brought in Boston Celtics alum Tacko Fall on a training camp deal. While definitely an unorthodox addition, it continues the trend of the Sixers bringing in former...

76ers sign seven-foot-six giant to potentially pair with ex-Lakers LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

The Philadelphia 76ers just made a trio of signings for a chance to become a two-way player. The most notable is one of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA.

Should Celtics fill final roster spot with local guard and former NBA champion?

The Celtics have an open roster spot left. They could fill it by signing a former NBA champion. Here's why what they should do is obvious.

Amari Williams' FIBA run with Great Britain is flying under the radar

Amari Williams's performance with Great Britain at FIBA is the ideal springboard for the Celtics' training camp.

Get the best of CelticsBlog on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for CelticsBlog. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Celtics.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made...

Bold predictions for every team in the East: Celtics No. 1 seed, Pistons big trade, and surprising NBA champ

Unconventional predictions for each team in the East.

Celtics have a ceiling-raising defense

The 2022 Celtics were carried into the NBA Finals on the back of their defense. Sure, they had Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to carry the offense, but that team had a lot of offensive flaws,...

Monday, August 31, 2026
World Cup Qualifier Notes: Türkiye, Canada, Heat, Jokic, More

Türkiye became the second national team to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup, joining host nation Qatar as a result of Monday’s blowout win over Iceland, per FIBA. The Turkish squad improved its...

Hugo Gonzalez is making basketball magic with controversial ex-Celtic

Hugo Gonzalez doing his thing for Spain also means he's teammates with a familiar face for Boston Celtics fans. A face that fans either don't remember or remember in a bad light.

Celtics fans should believe in Derrick White's track record

Derrick White's history with the Celtics -- and a potential lineup shift -- point to a 2026-27 resurgence.

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