Boston Celtics

BOSTON — When the Celtics rotated their bench into the game against the 76ers in the preseason, Jayson Tatum stayed on the TD Garden parquet joined by Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Payton...

The Boston Celtics opened their 2026-27 season with a tribute to a late legend. During Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, the Celtics donned jerseys with a “19” patch on their left...

"Maybe down the line, this becomes a tradition for NBA fans." The post Here’s an explanation for why the Celtics’ season opener begins at 3 p.m. appeared first on Boston.com.

After a 128-day offseason, NBA opening day is here! The 2026/27 regular season will tip off on Tuesday, and rather than having to wait until the evening for the action to get underway, we’ve got...

New York's championship celebration will double as the Philadelphia debuts of two of the NBA's biggest names.

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re...

A new approach on defense and the emergence of several young wings could have the Celtics poised to surprise many this winter. The post 4 reasons why the Celtics might be even better this season...

Boston's new-look roster enters a difficult opener with nearly every major contributor available, though one recent addition remains sidelined.

Part 1 of ranking the top 100 defenders in the NBA, from 11 to 100.

Michael Pina predicted Paul George would make the All-Star team with the Boston Celtics. That might be a stretch, but we shouldn't rule out a return to form! If that's on the table, who knows?

On the eve of Opening Night (Matinee?) and the 81st season of the Boston Celtics, it’s hard not to be thankful for everything that the franchise has accomplished and given to us fans. “The people...

Boston visits Detroit to open the NBA season. Here's when and where to tune in.

Payton Pritchard’s "delusional confidence" transformed him from a trade-requesting bench player into a vital core player for the Boston Celtics.

Paul George went on the record saying he wants to make Boston his home. If that's true, he could do the Celtics a real solid! Especially if he turns out to be the perfect fit for them, as he could be.

The Boston Celtics' defense showed elite potential in the preseason, combining high turnover generation with dominant scoring suppression.

Ben Simmons' Achilles tear forces the Kings to search for another guard. They never should have given up on Devin Carter. The Celtics are reaping the benefits.

DETROIT — The Celtics will be at near-full strength when they face the Detroit Pistons for their first game of the year on Tuesday at 3pm ET. The only exception is Devin Carter, who is listed as...

Ladies and gentlemen, Adam Silver has done it again. The commissioner and the rest of his coroporate teammates at the NBA office continue to ensure the league’s viewers have the maximum amount of...

Globe The Celtics believe they have a good team, but will it be good enough to compete with the elite of the Eastern Conference? How will the Celtics fare in the East? Who makes the Finals? Our...

With the regular season getting underway on Tuesday, Brad Botkin is throwing caution to the wind

It was a busy summer in the NBA, with familiar faces in new places galore.

The Boston Celtics didn't add the flashiest players, but seeing how the new pieces fit in the new-and-improved Mazzulla Ball was worth a watch! Preseasons have typically been fun for other reasons.

The Philadelphia 76ers made a huge signing, literally. The 76ers will have the tallest player in the NBA on their team.

The Boston Celtics’ 2026-27 season officially begins Tuesday afternoon as they’ll take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. These C’s will take some getting used to. That’s because...

We’re 24 hours out. A day away from tangible, real, meaningful Boston Celtics basketball gracing the court and our screens for the first time in 170 days. With that, there’s only one thing to do....

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard shares the perspective behind his perseverance on a journey that breaks most NBA players. It's a stellar example for his younger teammates.

Coach Joe Mazzulla reveals a specific Payton Pritchard trait that will help the Celtics led by Jayson Tatum a lot.

Opening day NBA power rankings for all 30 teams.

Payton Pritchard is confident in his role with the Boston Celtics, proving why his minutes and closing impact matter far more than starting.

Ben Simmons just caught the worst break possible with his NBA comeback on the horizon. Luckily, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics should keep Simmons' head up until he makes a full recovery.

Paul George likes it here, which could very well mean the Boston Celtics could be his last stop if all goes well. It sounds like that's what he wants. If he proves himself, it'd be hard not to...

Paul George revealed he has rediscovered his love for basketball in Boston after his tenure with the 76ers. Here is why Celtics fans should be thrilled.

Sunday at the Auerbach Center, Payton Pritchard discussed his new contract extension and the perseverance it took to reach this point in his career.

The Celtics officially converted Devin Carter to a two-way deal. While the team is excited that Carter is sticking around, he won’t be suiting up for a little while. Carter has mononucleosis,...

Payton Pritchard has been a starter and a sixth man. Overlooked and then underpaid. Scouted as too small, then played a big part on a championship team. Now, he’s gone from making about $8 million...

Herald Payton Pritchard, ‘honored’ by Celtics extension, explains why he signed now Celtics two-way signee has mononucleosis, return date unclear Five things we learned about Celtics during...

Why the Boston Celtics are expected to keep their 15th roster spot open to dodge the luxury tax and maintain financial flexibility.

The Ringer's latest NBA player rankings placed Jayson Tatum at No. 10. Here is why ranking the Boston Celtics superstar outside the top-5 is complete disrespect.

Payton Pritchard has committed his future to the Celtics, and he could not be happier.

Devin Carter showed huge potential in his Boston Celtics preseason debut. Here is why earning the final two-way roster spot makes complete sense.

Jaylen Brown is experienced in playing alongside a superstar, but LeBron James might be the biggest one.

Celtics forward Paul George admits the pressure and criticism he’s faced — particularly from former players — has bothered him at times over the years, but he’s embracing the opportunity to suit...

Hugo Gonzalez looking more complete as a player in the preseason isn't surprising, as it is impressive that he hasn't fared as well elsewhere as he has with the Boston Celtics. No one knows why...

The Maine Celtics have a loaded roster this season. However, it might be best for Devin Carter's development if he remains with the parent club.

The Boston Celtics will likely bring Chris Cenac Jr. up slowly, but he proved he might be ready for playing time sooner rather than later. If he is, it could make Luka Garza and Amari Williams...

The preseason is over for the Celtics so here are ten things that we learned about the 2026-27 Celtics in the preseason. 1. Jayson Tatum is all the way back The return of Jayson Tatum was a...

Scalabrine has an increasing national profile. The post Brian Scalabrine will be ‘On the Bench’ with the Celtics for the season opener — as an NBC analyst appeared first on Boston.com.

Devin Carter played in just one preseason game, but Boston liked what it saw. The post Celtics reportedly converting this former Providence College standout to two-way contract appeared first on...

The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. All four players were in...

Doc Rivers once coached Paul George in the latter's first year with the Los Angeles Clippers, so the former Boston Celtics coach knows his style firsthand! He harped on something that hasn't been...