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Monday, May 4, 2026
Bronny James, Lakers fans have extra reason to enjoy demise of Celtics, Jaylen Brown

Yeah, this one probably feels pretty good.

Celtics went from being Joel Embiid’s kryptonite to his legacy catalyst

BOSTON — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid had the last laugh on Saturday night. F**k Embiid! F**k Embiid! F**k Embiid! In the second quarter of Game 7, as Embiid took a trip to the free-throw...

The Celtics waited too long to be right

We are defined by our choices. The ones we make, the ones we don’t, and those we make too late. For their last game of the season, the Celtics will be remembered for the latter. The first decision...

Jaylen Brown's apt Embiid criticism rings hollow in wake of Celtics playoff collapse

Jaylen Brown went on stream and called out Joel Embiid, and while it's hard to argue with his criticisms, the timing feels a bit off.

Processing a collapse: What comes next for Celtics after first-round exit?

We’re still trying to process how the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 season came unglued in the span of five days. It’s uncanny how 10 quarters of bad basketball can so vigorously stain 10 months of...

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Evaluating how the Celtics blew the series vs. the 76ers

This sweet surprise of a season is over, sooner than it should have been, and it was ended by a 76ers team that was in the play-in. The post The good, the bad, and the ugly: Evaluating how the...

Root-ability Rankings: a Celtics fans’ guide to watching the rest of the NBA playoffs

Boston Celtics fans are in unfamiliar territory today. The Conference Semi-Finals are starting and the Celtics aren’t one of the eight remaining teams. The Celtics’ unexpected loss in seven games...

6 trade targets Celtics should be thinking about immediately after playoff disaster

The Celtics have the tools at their disposal to go out and make some meaningful upgrades to the roster this offseason.

Reflecting on a rare Celtics season where the glass is both half full and half empty

What are we supposed to do now? But seriously, after watching the Celtics collapse against the 76ers and seeing their season come to a crashing halt, it feels like something is missing from...

Celtics' Jaylen Brown critical of refs for 'agenda,' calls out 76ers' Joel Embiid

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Sunday criticized officiating in the team's first-round loss to Philadelphia and also pointed at 76ers center Joel

C's Brown says refs had 'agenda,' calls out Embiid...

Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of...

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for flopping, says NBA refs have 'agenda' against him during Twitch stream

The Celtics star fired up a live stream and vented one day after Boston lost Game 7 to Embiid's 76ers

Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid 'flopping,' officiating in Celtics vs. 76ers: 'They clearly had an agenda'

Just 24 hours after being eliminated in Game 7, Jaylen Brown took to his stream to air out thoughts on the officiating in Boston's loss.

Jaylen Brown puts Joel Embiid on blast by calling him one of the league's biggest floppers

Jaylen Brown and the Celtics lost in the first round to the 76ers, but it seems he has a bone to pick with Joel Embiid.

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Celtics’ perfect trade target after 3-1 collapse against 76ers

After losing in the most embarrassing fashion, the Celtics could have had enough. If so, this may be the trade to make.

Missing Game 7 a tough pill to swallow for Jayson Tatum

It was going well until it wasn't.,The second-seeded Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Eastern Conference q

Celtics should take bird's-eye view of Neemias Queta's future in Boston

The Celtics need to step back and process this playoff loss, along with the context of the whole season, and make smart choices when it comes to Neemias Queta.

Polarizing Anfernee Simons trade looks even worse after Joe Mazzulla decision

The Boston Celtics' decision with Anfernee Simons was pretty divisive. The rationale made sense, but Simons had figured himself out. Joe Mazzulla's decision with Nikola Vucevic only makes the...

Celtics Notes: Offseason, Tatum, Stevens, Mazzulla

The Celtics‘ unexpected first-round loss to the Sixers, which featured the franchise’s first-ever blown 3-1 lead, made clear that even with a healthy Tatum back next season, there’s work to be...

Celtics may have no choice but to bite the bullet on Derrick White this summer

There are going to be some very uncomfortable conversations about Derrick White taking place in Boston this summer.

7 takeaways from the Celtics’ end-of-the-season press conferences

Jayson Tatum discussed his injury status as the Celtics brought this season to a close. The post 7 takeaways from the Celtics’ end-of-the-season press conferences appeared first on Boston.com.

Sixers Notes: Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe, More

History was made on Saturday in Boston, as the Sixers became the first No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference to defeat a No. 2 seed since the NBA expanded to a best-of-seven format in the first...

Jayson Tatum truth revealed in Game 7 loss that, deep down, fans knew all along

If there was any doubt about Jayson Tatum and his importance to the Celtics, those questions should have been put to rest in these playoffs.

2025-26 Celtics, gone too soon; what comes next after unsettling playoff exit?

After their 109-100 Game 7 loss to the Sixers, a joyous regular season spent defying external expectations ended in an unfamiliar fashion for the Celtics. Now, almost no scenario feels off the table.

Tatum laments 'unfortunate timing' of knee injury

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said it was "unfortunate timing" that he was forced to watch Game 7 against the 76ers from the bench in street clothes.

Al Horford's second Celtics departure looks more painful than ever

There wasn't really much the Boston Celtics could do to prevent Al Horford from leaving again. But unfortunately, his second departure stood out in one of the most humiliating playoff defeats in...

Celtics linked to trade for $48 million Thunder NBA champion guard

The Boston Celtics were recently urged to acquire a valuable Oklahoma City Thunder contributor this summer.

Jayson Tatum’s Celtics season ended the same way it started — but the truth isn’t that simple

BOSTON — Late in the fourth quarter, as Derrick White’s fifth three-pointer of the night sailed through the net, Jayson Tatum turned his back to the TD Garden parquet and emphatically punched the...

Latest Jayson Tatum update makes Game 7 loss sting even more for Celtics fans

Jayson Tatum shared that he would've been good to play in a second-round series had the Celtics taken care of business in Game 7.

Celtics have reached light at the end of the tunnel with Nikola Vucevic experiment

The Celtics' bet on Nikola Vucevic was a rational one, but they're now about to realize the biggest silver lining from the deal.

Celtics’ 3-1 collapse forces offseason questions around Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White

The Celtics' blown 3-1 lead will call for some offseason changes in Boston. However, their Big Three will make it hard to do that.

Celtics' disappointing finish shouldn't erase the season's obvious silver lining

The Celtics didn't end up competing for a championship, but they found that they've already got winning players on the roster in Baylor Scheierman and Luka Garza.

Joe Mazzulla stubbornly refused to come out of his shell when needed most

The reluctance by the Celtics to make real lineup changes as the season slipped away against the 76ers will be a hot topic all offseason long.

Celtics urged to cut ties with Jaylen Brown, steal Warriors' top $175 million trade target

It might be time for the Boston Celtics to make a drastic trade.

Why Texans fans think Celtics' Jayson Tatum stole CJ Stroud's job

CJ Stroud's viral gym transformation sparks Jayson Tatum comparisons as the Texans QB faces a critical 2026 season behind a rebuilt offensive line.

An unexpected journey: The Celtics’ raised expectations and back again

Oof. I need a minute to unfold myself and get some air back in my bruised lungs. That one hurt. I think the reason it hurt so much is because it was so unexpected. I predicted a sweep for the...

5 Celtics who might be out the door after devastating collapse against 76ers

After that devastating collapse of a playoff result to the 76ers, anything and everything should be on the table for the Celtics this summer.

A Myles Turner-Celtics trade suddenly doesn't sound like such a bad idea

Before the playoffs, the idea of the Boston Celtics acquiring Myles Turner sounded laughable. After how hilariously disappointing Boston's frontcourt was, suddenly it might not be such a funny...

Central Notes: Bulls, Lloyd, Nori, Reed, Pistons, Furphy

The Bulls have reportedly narrowed down their list of candidates for their head of basketball operations job to Matt Lloyd, Bryson Graham, Dennis Lindsey and Dave Lewin. Of those four finalists,...

Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics finally played the right card but at the wrong time

Asking players who were largely glued to the bench to play in-rhythm during Game 7 proved to be a tough ask for Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics.

The reason 76ers, Paul George couldn't possibly lose Game 7 to Celtics

Turns out, this was already in the bag.

10 Takeaways from the Celtics going down swinging in Game 7 vs 76ers

1. Celtics Infamy For the first time in the history of the franchise, the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in a series, losing Game 7 to the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-100. This is the 14th time in NBA...

In unprecedented collapse, the Celtics dishonored their long-held standard

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics began their season with three straight losses. Six months later, against the same Philadelphia 76ers they faced on Opening Night, their season ended with three straight...

76ers' coach praises VJ Edgecombe's defensive heroics against Celtics

Nick Nurse had a few good things to say about VJ Edgecombe's defensive heroics against Boston.

An ‘inevitable' injury? Tatum addresses knee issue, why he missed Game 7

Jayson Tatum’s 2025-26 season ended the same way it began: with the Boston Celtics star in street clothes watching his team lose to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Tatum’s absence from...

Celtics discuss impact of Joel Embiid's return in opening round

Multiple members of the Celtics have talked about the impact that the 76ers' Joel Embiid had on their seven-game series.

Boston Celtics Title Window Could Be Closed After First-Round Exit

The 76ers stunned the Celtics in Game 7, completing a massive upset. What this means for Boston’s future.

Joe Mazzulla just did something not even Doc Rivers did with the Celtics

Doc Rivers won a title with the Boston Celtics, but he also had a checkered history with the team. Even so, he never suffered a playoff loss like Joe Mazzulla just did.

What Tyrese Maxey told Joel Embiid after Jayson Tatum was ruled out

Maxey's read on the Tatum news was telling.

Joe Mazzulla makes surprising admission following Boston's historic collapse

Mazzulla had something to say about losing big.

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