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Friday, May 22, 2026
Ranking the Celtics' 3 biggest competitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo

We've gotten confirmation from ESPN's Shams Charania that the Boston Celtics are involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. He also revealed they're not the only ones vying for his services.

Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team

White was one of two players in the league with 80 or more blocks and steals each in 2025-26. The post Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team appeared first on...

Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team

White was one of two players in the league with 80 or more blocks and steals each in 2025-26. The post Celtics’ Derrick White named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team appeared first on...

Celtics guard Derrick White earns All-Defensive first-team honors

Derrick White is officially a member of the All-Defensive first team for the first time in his career. The Celtics guard, who made the second team in 2022-23 and 2023-24, joined Victor Wembanyama,...

NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams

The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a...

Obvious Jayson Tatum tweak would kickstart Celtics' playoff offense

With a small tweak, the Celtics can build a much better offense around Jayson Tatum going forward.

Lakers urged to replace Deandre Ayton with $48 million ex-Celtics All-Defensive center

A Los Angeles Lakers insider believes the franchise should pursue a former Boston Celtics fan-favorite center.

Celtics' Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod

Derrick White nearly made history this season, falling two blocks shy of becoming the first NBA player ever with at least 200 3-pointers and 100 blocks in a season. He’ll have to settle for yet...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/22/26

Herald Celtics trade targets: Six potential fits, including Giannis Antetokounmpo Globe Kevin McHale questions Celtics’ 3-point heavy approach: ‘The ball has got to touch the paint’ Josh Hart...

Celtics should be ashamed if they can't top the Lakers' offer for Giannis

The Boston Celtics continue to come up in Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors. It's not clear if they will make the deal, but one thing is for certain: they have no reason to let the Los Angeles Lakers...

2026 NBA mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Celtics

Can the Boston Celtics find a meaningful role player late in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft? It’s a difficult but doable task. There were many reasons why the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in...

Knicks’ polarizing $39 million free agent can’t leave for Celtics or Hawks

The New York Knicks have an important decision to make this offseason.

Kevin McHale questions Celtics’ 3-point heavy approach: ‘The ball has got to touch the paint’

“Some days the 3-point shooting contest gets a little bit much for me and I do some head shaking,” McHale said. The post Kevin McHale questions Celtics’ 3-point heavy approach: ‘The ball has got...

Latest On Trail Blazers’ Head Coaching Search

Jerry Stackhouse will be interviewing with the Trail Blazers for their head coaching vacancy this weekend, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). An NBA player for 18 seasons...

Celtics could reunite with $42 million free agent to help Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

Boston has a chance to make an impactful move.

Celtics could reunite with $42 million former DPOY candidate, NBA Finals force

The Boston Celtics' offseason plans could become clearer heading into free agency.

Potential Sam Hauser trade should push Celtics to reunite with Boston native

It's come up recently that Sam Hauser may be the odd man out of the Boston Celtics this summer. No one will know for sure until he's traded, but if he is, Boston should turn to a player they...

Isaiah Thomas takes fans behind the curtain and previews next chapter with Celtics

After recently returning to the Boston Celtics as a scout, Isaiah Thomas discussed his experience at this year's NBA Combine.

Could a Robert Williams reunion help Celtics address their biggest need?

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens made Boston’s offseason priority very clear in his end-of-season press conference earlier this month. “One of the things that we’ve got to...

CelticsBlog exit interview: Sam Hauser has maxed out his role

For the first time since he was a sophomore in high school, Sam Hauser finished a season of basketball shooting under 40% from three. At 39.3%, we’re just shy of being able to morally round up,...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Celtics' choice on whether to pursue Kawhi Leonard should be crystal clear

The Los Angeles Clippers have several compelling options in front of them. A deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Boston Celtics is probably not among those pathways.

Celtics have edge in Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes that most teams don't

Many are keeping their eyes peeled for if and when the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. It could happen before the NBA Draft, but if it doesn't, the Boston Celtics would get a lot of...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/21/26

Globe Isaiah Thomas hopes ‘second act’ with Celtics will help him become a GM ‘Some days the 3-point shooting gets a little much’: Kevin McHale on watching the Celtics this season Shai...

Nick Wright issues harsh reality check for Stephen A. Smith after Jaylen Brown threat

In a recent edition of "What's Wright? With Nick Wright," the Fox Sports 1 host delivered a pointed response to Stephen A. Smith's feud with Jaylen Brown.

Celtics could shop in the division for sleeper free agent big man target

Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili could be a smart free agent target for the Celtics.

Isaiah Thomas hopes ‘second act’ with Celtics will help him become a GM

"This is something I can go pro in, a second act to my life," Thomas said. The post Isaiah Thomas hopes ‘second act’ with Celtics will help him become a GM appeared first on Boston.com.

Celtics reportedly worked out local proven winner ahead of NBA Draft

According to HoopsHype’s draft workout tracker, the Boston Celtics have attended a workout for UConn senior Alex Karaban.

CelticsBlog exit interview: Derrick White’s shooting drop off sparks big questions

The 2025-26 season had a lot of surprises for Boston Celtics fans. Jaylen Brown’s ascension to a top-10 player over the regular season. Neemias Queta’s explosive growth into a serviceable starting...

Thunder's Game 2 win was a call-to-action for Brad Stevens and the Celtics

The Celtics should have their interest piqued when it comes to Isaiah Hartenstein, whose future in Oklahoma City is cloudy.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Ron Harper Jr.'s brother providing plenty of hope for Celtics' future

Maybe it means nothing, but it's hard to watch Dylan Harper dominating for the Spurs and not imagine what Ron Harper Jr. could still become.

Celtics may have to accept divisive player in complex Giannis trade package

To acquire or not to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. That is the question. Actually, it might not, but the real question for the Boston Celtics will be if it will be worth taking an albatross...

NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Rookie Teams

The NBA has officially revealed its All-Rookie teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The First Team is made up the top four picks in the 2025 draft, along with the No. 11 overall...

Celtics should be eager to capitalize on Warriors' possible dilemma this summer

The Warriors' lack of roster spots could force them to part ways with either Al Horford or Kristaps Porzingis -- both of whom would be worth the Celtics at least checking in on.

Trail Blazers should act on Jrue Holiday's request amid trade rumors

The Trail Blazers were smart to trade with the Celtics for Jrue Holiday last summer. Now, they'd be wise to grant his request ahead of this offseason.

Victor Wembanyama forcing Celtics to rethink their frontcourt rebuild

The Celtics have no choice but to build their roster with the monster in San Antonio in mind.

Celtics fans shouldn't have to worry about Jason Kidd becoming their problem

Even after the Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd, joining Joe Mazzulla's coaching staff with the Celtics doesn't seem like a fit for either side.

Giannis blockbuster trade may require Celtics to jump through multiple hoops

The Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors aren't going away anytime soon for the Boston Celtics. If both they and the Milwaukee Bucks are serious, one potential blockbuster trade has been outlined.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/20/26

Herald Five players Celtics could target in NBA free agency Globe Jaylen Brown seems set on confrontation and challenging convention. It’s the All-Star’s way. Jalen Brunson leads Knicks back from...

Mavericks would be fools not to look at the Celtics after firing Jason Kidd

Masai Ujiri may have fired Jason Kidd with candidates in mind. That would be the sensible approach. He may already have an option he believes is the favorite for the job. However, at a minimum, it...

Uncomfortable and unavoidable Joe Mazzulla reality is seemingly closer than ever

The NBA announced that it'll reveal the 2026 Coach of the Year Award winner next week. Joe Mazzulla has not only denounced the award, but will likely win after a rough playoff collapse.

Brutal moment of deja vu cements painful reality for the Celtics

Seeing the Cavs collapse in a similar fashion to the Celtics means the Celtics are in the same category as... well, the Cavs. Gross.

Celtics reportedly worked out potential sleeper defensive menace ahead of draft

According to HoopsHype’s draft workout tracker, the Boston Celtics have attended a workout for Cincinnati senior Baba Miller.

West Finals have Celtics fans at wits' end with Joe Mazzulla even more

The Western Conference Finals are just making all of Joe Mazzulla's coaching mistakes from round one look even worse.

The Celtics have scheduled 3 more pre-draft workouts

The Boston Celtics have wasted no time ramping up their pre-draft process, scheduling three additional workouts with potential draft candidates.  According to Hoopshype’s draft workout tracker,...

Jaylen Brown drops the mic—The Week in Green

One of my favorite Uncle Remus stories—in part because it’s one with a lesson I’ve too often failed to apply—is the story of Br’er Rabbit and the tar baby. You see, Br’er Fox wants to catch Br’er...

CelticsBlog exit interview: Payton Pritchard, Boston’s best bargain, is about to force a big decision

For most of the last two years, Payton Pritchard’s contract has been one of the easiest things on the Celtics’ books to celebrate. A four-year, $30 million deal signed in October 2023 for a guard...

Celtics have four money-saving no-brainers before the hard part begins

The Boston Celtics must send four players packing before trying to remake their roster into a title contender.

Three possible paths for Brad Stevens and the Celtics this offseason

Math is hard. NBA math can be absolutely mind-dumbing even for “smart” people who write about the team. So when the cap experts talk, I like to listen. I was watching old friend Keith Smith...

What I’ve earned so far from the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Don’t waste youth with the young. There’s a natural reaction in the playoffs to shorten your rotation — you want to play your best players the most when it matters most. Mazzulla started trimming...

Knicks tops Warriors, Celtics in insane NBA playoff comeback history

Where Knicks' 22-point stunning comeback vs Cavs stands in NBA playoffs history

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Celtics Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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