Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have looked good in the most inconsequential basketball games, but what's more, it's how they're doing it that's expected.

Paul George had five steals and six deflections in the Celtics' 144-106 preseason win over the Sixers. He'll help Boston produce more turnovers and transition points.

Rooting for Marcus Smart while he's not on the Boston Celtics anymore is one thing, but it makes the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to let him walk look even dumber. Seriously, why did they do that?

The 2026/27 regular season will tip-off on October 20, and several teams around the NBA still have roster openings to fill. As our two-way contract tracker shows, each of the following teams have...

Herald Paul George reveals surprising Jayson Tatum fact after Celtics debut Jayson Tatum shines, Celtics bench dominates in preseason rout of 76ers: Five takeaways Jaylen Brown sits out...

Discover how Baylor Scheierman, Paul George, and a newfound focus on forcing steals could vault Joe Mazzulla's Boston Celtics defense into an elite tier.

The Boston Celtics are dominating the glass in the preseason. See how rebounding and new additions like Mitchell Robinson are shaping Joe Mazzulla's system.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shined in a 144-106 blowout win over the 76ers, showing why the offense is officially running through him.

Why the Boston Celtics' starting lineup doesn't matter, and how Joe Mazzulla's deep roster creates an embarrassment of riches for the upcoming season.

Paul George and Mitchell Robinson were the Boston Celtics' prized additions of the offseason, and they showed merely a glimpse of the damage they could do! Their stat lines weren't pretty, but...

Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez have quickly built a bond that is helping fuel the ascent of the Celtics' burgeoning wings.

Two preseason games. Two totally different lineups and rotations. Two wins. There’s a lot to like about how this Boston Celtics team has approached its preseason preparations and the tweaks we’ve...

There will be far greater and far more physical tests ahead of Tatum than the Sixers on a preseason night. The post Jayson Tatum shines, Paul George debuts as Celtics thump Sixers: 8 takeaways...

BOSTON — Paul George followed through extra long as his first three-pointer as a member of the Celtics swished through the net. The 36-year-old has hit nearly 3,000 threes in his NBA career, but...

For the first time in his professional career, Jayson Tatum wasn’t alongside longtime co-star Jaylen Brown. It was different. Not bad. But different. Instead of taking the floor with the other...

George put out a playoff-caliber defensive intensity in his preseason debut. The post Paul George is a better fit on the Celtics than he gets credit for appeared first on Boston.com.

Payton Pritchard’s 25 points and Jayson Tatum’s 23 led the Boston Celtics to a dominant 144-106 home win over the Jaylen Brown-less Philadelphia 76ers in the C’s second preseason game of the...

The Boston Celtics went an unorthodox route to start their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which was likely by design. They need to see who fits best next to Jayson Tatum.

“I’m here and want to be here to help him be the best version and help him be in that MVP conversation.” The post Paul George ready to help Jayson Tatum ‘be in that MVP conversation’ in 1st season...

BOSTON — The Celtics will start Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, Derrick White, and Mitchell Robinson in the preseason home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is fully...

Paul George’s willingness to embrace a complementary role next to Jayson Tatum offers a refreshing shift for the Boston Celtics post-Jaylen Brown.

Missing nearly a full season with a ruptured Achilles gave Jayson Tatum “a totally different perspective” for this year’s training camp, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe writes in a...

The Boston Celtics never intended to replace Jaylen Brown's talent, but believed they could replace his impact. They showed it against Cleveland through their wing trio of Baylor Scheierman, Hugo...

The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in their home preseason opener. The 76ers have played 2 games so far, winning the first and losing the second. They sat their starters in the first game and...

Herald Young Celtics wing ‘should be one of the best defenders in the league,’ teammate says Globe Jayson Tatum expects to play back-to-back days in 2026-27 coming off Achilles tear LeBron James...

Celtics fans are tired of Kendrick Perkins' hot takes. Here is why his latest prediction that Boston will be a play-in team completely misses the mark.

Jayson Tatum addressed his availability for back-to-backs this season in a recent interview, offering a promising update for Celtics fans.

The production was over the top, but it was Swims’ powerhouse vocals that kept the audience hooked. The post Review & setlist: Teddy Swims brings the soul — and flying hotdogs — to TD Garden...

BOSTON — Both of the Celtics rookies impressed in their preseason debuts against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Chris Cenac Jr., who was the 27th overall pick, recorded 7 points, 8...

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta discusses Joe Mazzulla’s motivational message this offseason and the new layers he's adding to his game.

The Boston Celtics know what they're going to get from Sam Hauser this season, which could pose a problem down the line. Not because of anything wrong with him, but because their other wings are...

Tatum sounds ready for his first full season on the court since his devastating injury in May 2025. The post Jayson Tatum expects to play back-to-back days for Celtics in 2026-27 coming off...

Herald Will Jaylen Brown play in Celtics-76ers preseason game at TD Garden? Celtics tryout player makes case for two-way spot in strong debut Without Joe Mazzulla, Celtics backups roll Cavs in...

Ironic, given that Joe Mazzulla got the night off, but his vision definitely showed up in the Boston Celtics' preseason debut! Boston put an emphasis on offensive rebounding, and it showed last night.

CLEVELAND — Celtics assistant coach DJ MacLeay typically stands on the sidelines and barks out commands. MacLeay, who began as a player-enhancement coach with the Celtics in 2021, leads the team’s...

For a sixth straight year, the Warriors lead Sportico’s list of the NBA’s most valuable teams, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise...

It was already a good enough sign that he wanted to be waived to join the Boston Celtics, but Devin Carter proved exactly why the feeling was mutual. This could work out so tremendously,...

The Boston Celtics' bench dominated the Cavaliers' starters in their preseason opener, proving Brad Stevens' vision for deep roster depth is already paying off.

1. Glass Cleaners Boston Celtics basketball is finally back! Not only in the literal sense but in the way the Celtics dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking them down 124-113 in the first...

Baylor Scheierman starred in the Celtics' 124-113 win over the Cavaliers. His performance, a blend of hustle and highlights, captured why he's ready to build on a breakout year.

The Boston Celtics took a conservative approach to begin the preseason. Luka Garza didn’t get the memo. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, without stars Jayson Tatum, Paul George, or centers Neemias...

The Celtics finished 5th in offensive rebounding rate last year at 31.8%, according to Cleaning the Glass. That number plummeted to 30.4% and 11th in the league in the playoffs, which played a...

CLEVELAND — It’s been an up-and-down couple of months for Celtics guard Devin Carter. Carter, who drafted to the Sacramento Kings just two summers ago, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a...

Despite resting their projected top seven rotation players on Thursday, the Celtics won their preseason opener in Cleveland behind 71 first-half points and 21 offensive rebounds, writes Brian Robb...

The Celtics impressed in their preseason opener against the Cavaliers while keeping their most potent powder dry for the time being. The post Devin Carter, Celtics’ second unit open preseason with...

Devin Carter shined in his Celtics preseason debut against the Cavaliers. Here is why the former lottery pick looks like Brad Stevens' latest steal.

After a packed week of NBA preseason games, Boston finally took to the court against the Cavaliers in Cleveland. For coaches and fans of both franchises it was the first opportunity to see their...

"Sometimes the only experience is being out there on the sidelines. Want to give that to them." The post Why Joe Mazzulla isn’t serving as head coach for Celtics’ preseason opener appeared first...

The duo of Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson has overshadowed Luka Garza, who is still a dependable option for the Boston Celtics!

CLEVELAND — The Celtics will rest most of the roster in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, Sam...