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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Celtics now viewed as free agent suitor for only player who has played well against Knicks in NBA Playoffs
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Atlantic Notes: Brunson, Celtics, Stevens, Oubre

The legendary status that would come with leading the Knicks to their first championship since 1973 has been a potential selling point for New York’s trade or free agent targets over the years,...

Celtics adding Collin Sexton would be full-circle moment

If the Boston Celtics want a microwave scorer off their bench this season, Collin Sexton would make a lot of sense. Adding him would also be a tad poetic given he has indirect history with the...

Joe Mazzulla’s favorite strategy is quietly killing the Celtics’ homecourt advantage

Being the home team isn't the advantage it used to be in the NBA, and Joe Mazzulla's beloved 3-pointers are a big reason why.

Celtics' potential failure to sign Isaiah Hartenstein stings worse than it appears

Isaiah Hartenstein would have made a lot of sense for the Boston Celtics this summer. But for that same reason, it's increasingly likely he's not going anywhere. It actually gets worse when going...

The brutal reality of the NBA's CBA, and how the Celtics plan to outsmart it

With Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on supermax deals, the Celtics must adapt. Here is how Boston can exploit a massive NBA market inefficiency next season.

Celtics could target the next Robert Williams in the 2026 NBA Draft

As the Boston Celtics assess their options with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, this high-flying forward/center could potentially fall to them for the same reason Robert Williams III did.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/2/26

Globe What an intriguing NBA Finals, with two pretty evenly matched teams seeking a return to greatness CLNS Media Should Celtics Trade for Trey Murphy? | Still Poddable NBC Sports Boston The...

Why the Thunder's Game 7 collapse is a huge win for the Celtics

Eight years, eight different champions? The NBA's crazy parity just handed Jayson Tatum and the Celtics a golden opportunity to claim the decade.

Zach Lowe just silenced the Celtics-Giannis trade rumors (for now)

Zach Lowe weighed in on what he's sensing from the Celtics ahead of a big offseason and how that relates to the trade rumors around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Celtics' rumored Trey Murphy III pursuit is looking through wrong end of telescope

Trey Murphy III has been linked to the Celtics lately. Trading for him is a good idea, but a wing upgrade isn't the roster's biggest necessity at this point.

Monday, June 1, 2026
Why Cason Wallace holds the key to the Celtics' perfect future masterplan

There's a great opportunity for the Celtics to go all-in on a player that the Thunder may not be able to keep in Oklahoma City for long.

Celtics have secret edge over Heat in Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have been named as suitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo. More has come out indicating Boston's not that interested, but they have an advantage over the Heat if they...

Celtics get straightforward Giannis Antetokounmpo trade update

An NBA analyst didn't mince his words on the Boston Celtics' chances of trading for a Milwaukee Bucks 10-time All-Star.

OKC’s looming tax crunch could hand the Celtics a golden bench opportunity

The Thunder are going to have to make some moves to shed money this summer, and the Celtics are primed to get involved.

Why the NBA Finals court reveal is a massive gut punch for Celtics fans

The Spurs revealed the Larry O'Brien trophy painted on the Frost Bank Center floor for the Finals and I'm sick all over again that the Celtics didn't come close to making it.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/1/26

Herald Six Celtics-related thoughts on Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Shaq says Celtics should fix their play-style instead of breaking up Tatum and Brown Bill Simmons doesn’t think Celtics are ‘in on’...

Latest Derrick White report drops major hint about his future with the Celtics

The Celtics' reported unwillingess to even negotiate a Derrick White trade with the Cavaliers back in February should indicate that he's relatively safe this summer.

Zion Williamson may be exactly what the Celtics are looking for in a potential trade

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson gets to the rim more than almost anybody -- the exact quality Brad Stevens seemed to want more of during his press conference last month.

Thunder made a championship realization the Celtics have known for decades

The Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in their hopes of repeating as NBA Champions. Obviously it's just a setback for them, but the Boston Celtics know perhaps better than anyone that winning...

Rockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $285 million Celtics star

The Houston Rockets would strike gold in a hypothetical four-team trade scenario.

Shaquile O’Neal: Celtics should fix their play-style instead of breaking up Tatum and Brown

"I don't think they should break up the Jays," O'Neal said. "They just have to learn how to have better in-game adjustments." The post Shaquile O’Neal: Celtics should fix their play-style instead...

How the NCAA's NIL chaos is quietly ruining the Celtics' draft plans

The Celtics have dominated the middle of the draft in recent years, but that area is getting much weaker thanks to NIL money in college basketball.

Cavaliers Notes: Mobley, Allen, Harden, Mitchell, LeBron

The Cavaliers figure to be active on the trade market this summer, whether it’s to remake a roster that got overwhelmed by New York in the Eastern Conference finals or just to escape the second...

Why the Celtics Would Be Absolutely Crazy to Accept This 4-Team Jaylen Brown Trade

Bleacher Report's latest Jaylen Brown mock trade makes some sense, but it just doesn't satisfy enough needs for the Celtics.

AJ Dybantsa receives eye-popping NBA Draft comparison to Celtics MVP candidate

Wizards fans will be happy to know that AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft comparison is Celtics legend Jaylen Brown.

The Path, Part I: Projecting a summer of ‘small tweaks' for Celtics

If at any point between, let’s say, March 6 and April 26, you had asked us to forecast what the summer of 2026 might look like for the Boston Celtics, we might have suggested a rather quiet...

Bill Simmons doesn’t think Celtics are ‘in on’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

"I certainly have not sensed any great urgency from them to break up their team." The post Bill Simmons doesn’t think Celtics are ‘in on’ Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Boston.com.

Celtics’ dream offseason target is the vet who just torched the Knicks

There's one free agent option this offseason who would check almost every single box for the Celtics, including some huge playoff moments against the Knicks.

Forget Vucevic: Why Kevin Love is the sensible big man the Celtics actually need

The Celtics still need another big man, but if they want a vet shooter, Kevin Love makes far more sense than Nikola Vucevic.

CelticsBlog exit interview: Max Shulga is good at everything, but not great at anything

Max Shulga’s season is tricky to give a definitive grade. He spent the vast bulk of the season with Maine and appeared in just 11 NBA games, playing a minuscule 3.3 minutes per outing. The 6-4...

A call to arms: depth becomes key component in Western Conference Finals

Throughout the regular season, previously unproven players stepped up in the absence of Jayson Tatum and the rest of the departed championship core. It was Neemias Queta stepping into the starting...

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rival NBA teams just handed the Celtics a massive coaching victory

Rival NBA teams keep making the same mistake, and it's giving the Boston Celtics a massive offseason victory.

Why an Anthony Davis trade would cost the Celtics too much to justify

Anthony Davis was once the missing piece to the Celtics' championship puzzle. Times have changed. It's clear that Boston should go in a different direction.

Thunder's Game 7 loss could crush Celtics' dream of a Trey Murphy III trade

The Thunder are in the Celtics' way on the court, and following their Game 7 exit, OKC could battle Boston for Pelicans star Trey Murphy III this offseason.

Luke Kornet sent Celtics harsh reminder of last year's pivotal playoff mistake

Luke Kornet has only continued his success since leaving the Boston Celtics. He and the San Antonio Spurs now have a shot at the title. More than that, Kornet's contributions prove the Celtics...

Trading Jaylen Brown makes zero sense for Celtics - unless it's for Giannis

If Boston isn't getting back a superstar like Giannis, there's no reason for them to trade Jaylen Brown.

Bill Simmons links Trey Murphy III to Celtics ahead of 3-week trade window

According to Bill Simmons, the Boston Celtics could target Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III to bolster their core this offseason.

Celtics' seemingly dire homecourt issue has become a leaguewide plague

The Celtics have a TD Garden problem, but when taking a broader look around the league, they may not be alone.

Unlikely Celtics alum just made his surprising return to the NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics have had enough success over the past decade or so that it's not surprising that one or more of their former players have made it to the NBA Finals. However, no one would have...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/31/26

Globe Victor Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals CelticsBlog Mazzulla Ball for the win while NBA adjusts its lottery balls — The Week in Green...

OKC heartbreak a poignant lesson the Celtics must follow when rebuilding roster

There's a lesson to be learned from the failures of the Thunder that the Celtics must apply this summer and beyond.

Shaquille O'Neal sends clear warning to Celtics over potential Giannis trade

Shaquille O'Neal believes change is necessary, but that the Boston Celtics should move forward with franchise cornerstones Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

NBA Playoffs should offer surprising hope and optimism for young Celtics

It's hard to find optimism for Celtics fans, but weirdly, they should be hopeful about their young players based on how the playoffs have gone.

Submit your Celtics questions for an open mailbag

The NBA Finals participants have been decided, but unfortunately the Boston Celtics are not among the participants. In some ways that was expected at the start of the season. In many ways, that is...

Thunder loss warps superstar trade landscape for Celtics this summer

If the Celtics want to trade for a superstar, that proposition may have just gotten a lot harder with the Thunder's West Finals loss to the Spurs.

Luigi Suigo, the 'Italian Wemby,' could give Celtics 1-2 center punch they need

Here's a scouting report on Luigi Suigo. The "Italian Wemby" is a skilled center who stands nearly 7-foot-3 and offers a promising foundation on both sides of the ball.

NBA adjusts its lottery balls, Mazzulla Ball for the win — The Week in Green

Well, after years of faffing about, the NBA has finally implemented a major overhaul of the draft designed to discourage tanking. It is quite complex, and yet, in some ways, quite simple-minded....

Celtics that need to be shown the door or the bench

The Boston Celtics must improve their roster after a first-round playoff exit, which means sending multiple players packing.

CelticsBlog exit interview: Amari Williams follows big man developmental path through Maine

The Boston Celtics selected big man Amari Williams with the 46th pick of the 2025 NBA draft. Williams would become the first-ever British-born player for the Boston Celtics in franchise history....

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