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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
5 things to know heading into the WNBA’s final game at TD Garden before Sun’s relocation

After 23 years, it's the franchise's final season in New England before being relocated to Houston. The post 5 things to know heading into the WNBA’s final game at TD Garden before Sun’s...

Tracy McGrady's ridiculous Jaylen Brown MVP narrative has gone too far

Tracy McGrady claims Jaylen Brown was "disrespected" in MVP voting, but the numbers tell a very different story.

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says 'best brains in basketball' convinced him to trade Jaylen Brown

Chisholm had trepidation, but Brad Stevens and Boston's front office had 'conviction' about trading Brown, he said

Celtics' likely plan for 15th roster spot is as savvy as it is unpopular

The Celtics' most likely plan for their final roster spot isn't sexy, but it's the savviest way for Boston to proceed.

Neemias Queta's best season with Celtics may be on the horizon

Neemias Queta just had his best season with the Boston Celtics and is now locked in with the team for the foreseeable future. Believe it or not, the stars may be aligning for yet another leap for...

The Connecticut Sun’s final game at TD Garden ends Boston’s dream of a WNBA team — for now

After Tuesday’s game at TD Garden, just four home games remain in the Sun’s final regular season before this era of women’s basketball in New England comes to a close. The post The Connecticut...

Why Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction felt so important

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen feud felt so distant and settled that the announcement that they would introduce their 2008 championship head coach Doc Rivers at...

Banner Years: 1974, A Return to Glory

The Boston Celtics missed the playoffs in 1970. They did not glide smoothly down from the Russell years; they fell off a cliff. They wrapped up the 1969/70 season with a 34-48 record under rookie...

Tracy McGrady defends Jaylen Brown from the irrational hate he keeps receiving

Tracy McGrady did not understand why Jaylen Brown kept getting disproportionate hate during the 2025-26 season.

Monday, August 17, 2026
Lakers' recent ownership chaos should give Celtics fans a major sense of relief

As Jeanie Buss and the Lakers face public turmoil following recent sales, Boston’s steady front office plan under Brad Stevens looks better than ever.

Paul George shares his initial thoughts on joining Celtics

"I’m gonna give y’all everything." The post Paul George shares his initial thoughts on joining Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

Mitchell Robinson's value to Celtics goes way beyond elite offensive rebounding

The Celtics are going to love Robinson's offensive rebounding, but he'll also help win the possession battle in many other ways.

Paul George is Joe Mazzulla's secret weapon for Celtics' defense

Paul George is an exciting addition for the Boston Celtics because of how well he should fit under Mazzulla Ball. That should especially be the case on defense, as George ranks among the best...

Lakers highlight Jayson Tatum advantage over Luka Doncic that's hidden in plain sight

The Lakers' record-breaking sale captures a hidden stability crisis for Luka Doncic. Celtics star Jayson Tatum's career path has afforded him the NBA's rarest luxury.

The Celtics' vision for Mike Conley couldn't be clearer

Mike Conley is fit for a great veteran leadership role with the Boston Celtics.

4 Biggest Celtics failures in the Joe Mazzulla era

Joe Mazzulla has helped quite a few of the Boston Celtics who have played under him, but not everyone succeeded under him. It may have only been a few, but it's a shame knowing that those who...

Banner Years commentary: Respecting the Russell-era Celtics

During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career. The Celtics of 1957-69 achieved so...

Banner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynasty

The 10-time champion Boston Celtics entered the 1968-69 season with very few expectations. They were an aging group, with five of their nine core players age 30 or older. Their rivals were younger...

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Paul George is ecstatic to be playing for the Boston Celtics after his first visit

Paul George is happy to be in Boston, and he seems ready to contribute to a title charge.

Doc Rivers says first person he thought of after Jaylen Brown trade was Tommy Heinsohn 

“I’m thinking this trade would have drove him crazy." The post Doc Rivers says first person he thought of after Jaylen Brown trade was Tommy Heinsohn  appeared first on Boston.com.

Mitchell Robinson's decision to join the Celtics makes a ton of sense

Newly-acquired Celtics big man says Boston is one of his favorite cities to explore.

Brad Stevens continues to make his motivations behind Jaylen Brown trade clear

To Brad Stevens, the Celtics clearly weren't good enough to keep together.

Doc Rivers says ‘last good coaching feat’ involved the Celtics’ ‘Big 3’

“I think when you win it, you should be together for life. Those three in particular have had their ups and downs." The post Doc Rivers says ‘last good coaching feat’ involved the Celtics’ ‘Big 3’...

Celtics will quickly regret Jaylen Brown trade if LeBron James deal didn't already

The Boston Celtics made a bold decision to trade away Jaylen Brown, and it will result in plenty of regret.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/16/26

Globe Celtics 2008 championship coach Doc Rivers emotionally reflects on his journey to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers’s career includes a Celtics championship,...

Bball Reference’s Hall of Fame odds for Jayson Tatum and Al Horford are mind-boggling

From Jayson Tatum's low percentage to Al Horford's disrespect, Basketball Reference's HOF metrics for Celtics stars miss the mark.

Paul George wasted no time sending a message that'll win over Celtics fans

Paul George is ready to start his time with the Boston Celtics and says he'll give the team everything he has.

8 Best Celtics player success stories in Joe Mazzulla era

Joe Mazzulla is known for getting the best out of players, and that has led to quite a few success stories for the Boston Celtics.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Doc Rivers' HOF induction highlights Rajon Rondo's under-appreciated Celtics legacy

Doc Rivers got himself in the Basketball Hall of Fame primarily because of his success with the Boston Celtics. However, if he's getting credit for that, then so should Rajon Rondo.

New Hall Of Famer Doc Rivers Campaigns For Other Coaches To Be Enshrined

Doc Rivers, who is being inducted tonight into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is a strong advocate for having other NBA coaches receive that honor while they’re still active. It just barely...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/15/26

Globe Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. Celtics Jaylen Brown talks Celtics exit, MIT dreams, and skydiving on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Hall of Fame coach Doc...

Jaylen Brown could already be in the hot seat with the 76ers

Even though Jaylen Brown just got traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, he's under pressure.

Oddsmakers like Celtics' chances to win a different kind of trophy this season

Thanks to a favorable draw in the group stage, the Celtics are favored to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Cup Finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo drops spicy Christmas Day quote aimed directly at Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo guaranteed a Christmas Day win over Boston, giving Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics early motivation for their upcoming rivalry clash.

Celtics have real chance to spoil major LeBron James history this season

LeBron James is chasing history this season, and with four Sixers-Celtics games on the schedule, Boston may have their say in when it happens.

Brad Stevens' cost-cutting should make his efforts to win Banner 18 more appreciated

Brad Stevens has caught a lot of flak for the moves he's made. However, what he's done has simply been about playing by the rules of the CBA. More than that, it makes his efforts to get the Boston...

SB Nation Reacts: thanks but no thanks, Ben Simmons

I’m definitely biased, but I’ve long held the opinion that roster-building in the NBA is more difficult than in the three other major sports. Sure, finding the right quarterback could be the...

Friday, August 14, 2026
Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. Celtics

The ceremony will take place following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center against the Celtics, who retired Garnett's jersey in 2022. The post Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after...

Doc Rivers breaks silence on Jaylen Brown trade, cites crucial Tommy Heinsohn rule

"I was surprised, like everybody else." Doc Rivers reacts to the Jaylen Brown trade by recalling a legendary, stern warning from Celtics icon Tommy Heinsohn.

Jaylen Brown talks Celtics exit, MIT dreams, and skydiving on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Brown sat down with Anthony Anderson and touched on a range of topics. The post Jaylen Brown talks Celtics exit, MIT dreams, and skydiving on Jimmy Kimmel Live! appeared first on Boston.com.

Celtics' East rival gearing up for big move with Dennis Schroder trade

The Cavaliers' trading away Dennis Schroder signals that they are gearing up for a much bigger addition.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/14/26

Herald 17 must-see games on Celtics’ 2026-27 schedule Celtics’ 2026-27 schedule revealed: Six takeaways from Boston’s slate Celtics 2026-27 schedule announced: Dates, times for all games Globe...

Celtics' glaring NBA schedule snub is completely indefensible

The 2026-27 NBA schedule is here. While the Celtics may have several grievances, their biggest and least defensible snub is flying under the radar.

Jaylen Brown weighs in on Boston's decision to trade him to Philadelphia

The questions about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia aren't going away any time soon.

Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in February with new ownership in place

Garnett, the franchise's greatest player, refused to participate in a jersey retirement for many years

Wolves to retire Garnett's 21 around Celtics game

Kevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.

NBA schedule release reveals surprising disrespect for the Celtics

The NBA schedule for the 2026-27 season is officially out, and it's not exactly shining the spotlight on the Boston Celtics.

Celtics fans won't have to wait long to start recruiting Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks are in town to take on the Celtics on November 15th.

It's painfully obvious why Celtics didn't add Jayson Tatum's best friend

The Boston Celtics could have signed Bradley Beal this summer, but opted not to, despite his ties to Jayson Tatum. Passing on adding Beal says a lot about how Boston feels about their depth.

Clippers outbid Heat, Celtics for $342M elite shooter, three-time All-Star, 14-year veteran

The Los Angeles Clippers got a huge free agency win on Thursday. They were able to get a big piece over some of the top Eastern Conference teams.

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