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Are the Celtics done dealing? (daily topic)

Yesterday’s big trade finally solved the glaring issue of needing more center depth (with all due respect to Queta and Garza). It cost the Celtics some guard depth though. So will the team make another move to add a backup guard or go with what they have? In theory Jayson Tatum coming back gives the […]

Mets Morning News: Another Mets cap in the Hall

Meet the Mets New York—specifically Etihad Park, which is being constructed right next to Citi Field—will be hosting group stage soccer games during the 2028 Olympics. Rest easy: Keith Hernandez has signed a new deal with SNY to return to the booth for yet another Mets season. However, Keith will be cutting back on his […]

Open Thread: Bleacher Report releases “The 50 Worst NBA Trades”

This came across my social media feed recently and I must admit, I got caught up in the scroll. Clickbait aside, there are some interesting trades that made quite a difference for a player or a team. Some highlights: #47- Hawks trade Rasheed Wallace to the Pistons (2004). This was an immediate impact as the […]

Celtics benefited from a “confident” Luka Garza amid adjustments vs. Mavericks

The frenzied final 48 hours before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline posed a challenge for the Celtics as they arrived in Dallas to face Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks. Hours before tip-off, the Celtics reportedly traded guard Anfernee Simons to the Bulls for center Nikola Vučević. Simons was immediately downgraded from available to […]

Stats Rundown: 2 numbers as the Mavericks lose 110-100 to Boston

The Dallas Mavericks lost at home 110-100 to the Celtics tonight behind a monster performance from MVP candidate Jaylen Brown. Brown finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists on 50% shooting from the floor. Cooper Flagg continued his rookie of the year campaign with 36 points, nine rebounds, six assists, on an insane […]

The Anfernee Simons trade means more than most fans realize

DALLAS — Every single time the Celtics boarded the team plane to embark on a roadtrip this season, Anfernee Simons has sat right next to Baylor Scheierman. But when the Celtics boarded their flight from Dallas to Houston late Tuesday night, Scheierman’s seatmate was nowhere to be found. That’s because, as the Celtics prepare to […]

Preview: Boston Celtics (32-18) at Houston Rockets (31-17) Game #51 2/4/26

    at  Boston Celtics (32-18) at Houston Rockets (31-17) Wednesday,  February 4, 2026 8:00 PM ET Regular Season Game #51, Road Game #27 TV: NBCSB, Space City Home Network, NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 790 AM, Sirius XM Toyota Center  The Celtics visit the Houston Rockets for the 2nd and final meeting between these two teams this season.  The Rockets won the first meeting 128-101 in Boston on November 1.  They split the series 1-1 last season, with each ...

Jaylen Brown’s 33 points push Celtics past Mavs, 110-100

The Celtics got their third straight win on Tuesday night, beating the Mavericks 110-100. Jaylen Brown’s 33 points led the way with Payton Pritchard’s 26 points and Luka Garza’s 16 points off of the bench. The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Chris Boucher and (technically) Anfernee Simons — the trade with Chicago has yet to […]

Mavericks vs. Celtics Recap: 3 thoughts as Dallas is out-manned 110-100 by Boston

The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (19-31) looked lost in Tuesday’s 110-100 loss to the Boston Celtics (32-18) at American Airlines Center, extending their losing streak to five games. The Mavericks were without P.J. Washington (head), Brandon Williams (leg) and D’Angelo Russell (illness) and lost big man Daniel Gafford to yet another ankle injury in their latest […]

5 thoughts on the Nikola Vucevic-Anfernee Simons trade

The brief but captivating Anfernee Simons era in Boston has reportedly come to an end. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Celtics are trading Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran big man Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. At its core, this move is more so about roster […]

Celtics make big starting lineup change ahead of Mavericks game

DALLAS — Payton Pritchard will come off the bench for the first time this season when the Celtics face the Mavericks. Baylor Scheierman will take his place in the starting lineup. Alongside Scheierman, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta will start against the Mavericks. The move comes just hours after Anfernee Simons […]

Mavericks vs Celtics Preview and Injury Update: Dallas plays Boston at home

The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) are home on Tuesday night, playing the Boston Celtics (31-18) on NBC/Peacock. This is the last game for the Mavericks before the trade deadline. Dallas comes into this one on a frustrating losing streak, most recently falling to the Rockets. Boston is playing well lately, winning to straight against the Sacramento […]

Boston Celtics (31-18) at Dallas Mavericks (19-30) Game #50 2/3/26

Boston Celtics (31-18) at Dallas Mavericks (19-30)Tuesday, February 3, 20268:00 PM ESTRegular Season Game #50  Road Game #26TV:  Peacock/NBC, NBCSB, Mavs TVRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 FM, Sirius XMAmerican Airlines Center The Celtics begin a 2 game back to back road trip with a stop in Dallas to take on the Mavericks. This is the […]

Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls

The Boston Celtics are trading former Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Center Nikola Vučević will head to Boston in the deal, which also includes the teams exchanging second-round draft picks.  Simons is now in his eighth NBA season. He averaged 14.2 points in 24.5 minutes […]

Anfernee Simons’ tenure with the Celtics has come to an end

DALLAS — The Celtics have traded Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Tuesday afternoon. The move sheds nearly $5 million in salary for the Celtics, while bolstering a frontcourt that has almost exclusively relied on Neemias […]

Bulls Trading Nikola Vucevic to Celtics for Anfernee Simons (Report)

The Chicago Bulls are finally, mercifully ditching former two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic . Stunningly, they are acquiring yet another small, score-first guard into the mix. Per Amazon Prime Video’s Chris Haynes , Chicago is acquiring Boston Celtics sixth-man guard Anfernee Simons in the swap. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that both clubs will be exchanging future second-round draft picks. Boston will save significant luxury tax cash in the offing, as Vucevic makes $6.2 million le...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/3/26

Herald What’s surprised Al Horford most about Celtics’ ‘impressive’ season Globe Celtics at Mavericks preview: Boston opens two-game Texas swing in Dallas Jaylen Brown appreciates the role of legacy in NBA and with Celtics CelticsBlog Where do you think Giannis Antetokounmpo will land? (daily topic) Jaylen Brown is building a Celtics legacy that has nothing […]

Jaylen Brown wins Player of the Month for the first time in his NBA career

DALLAS — Jaylen Brown has won Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the month of January, winning the honor for the first time in his career, the NBA announced on Tuesday. Brown averaged 29.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, headlined by a 50-point outing against the Los Angeles Clippers on January […]

MMBets: The Boston Celtics visit the Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks are trying to scrape together some rhythm amid a four-game slide, hosting a Celtics team that’s found theirs. Boston enters 26–11 over their last 37 games with a plus-nine net rating, even while navigating their own key absences. What they haven’t lost is identity — relentless three-point volume, layers of guard play, and […]

Top Player Prop Bets for Celtics vs. Mavericks on February 3, 2026

Player prop betting options for Jaylen Brown, Cooper Flagg and others are available in the Boston Celtics-Dallas Mavericks matchup at American Airlines Center on Tuesday (starting at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Celtics vs. Mavericks Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NBC/Peacock, KFAA, and NBCS-BOS Location: Dallas, Texas Venue: American Airlines Center NBA Props Today: Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Props PTS REB AST 3PM ...

Shhhh, but the Celtics are getting better

The record doesn’t exactly show it, but Boston has been improving all year. After starting 11-9 through October and November, they steamrolled through December at 9-3, and slogged through a road-heavy January 10-6. Despite the travel, last month was supposed to be the soft part of the schedule with nine games against teams under .500. […]

How to Watch Celtics vs. Mavericks: Live Stream or on TV

The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) will look to turn around a four-game losing skid when hosting the Boston Celtics (31-18) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center. This matchup is at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, KFAA, and NBCS-BOS. The Celtics enter this contest after a 107-79 win over the Bucks on Sunday. The Mavericks enter this matchup after a 111-107 loss to the Rockets on Saturday. Jaylen Brown scored a team-best 30 points for the Celtics in the victory. The Mavericks got a tea...

Preview: Boston Celtics (31-18) at Dallas Mavericks (19-30) Game #50 2/3/26

  at Boston Celtics (31-18) at Dallas Mavericks (19-30) Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:00 PM EST Regular Season Game #50 Road Game #26 TV: Peacock/NBC, NBCSB, Mavs TV Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 FM, Sirius XM American Airlines Center  The Celtics begin a 2 game back to back road trip with a stop in Dallas to take on the Mavericks.   This is the first of 2 games between these two teams this season.  They will meet for a second time in Boston on March 6.   The...

Arbitrator Rules that Heat Have to Pay Terry Rozier Despite Gambling Charges

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will get paid his $26.6 million salary this year despite being arraigned on federal gambling charges and suspended from NBA play. Rozier won a legal battle over compensation which concluded today. As ESPN reports, citing sources familiar with the situation, an arbitrator ruled that, “players cannot be put on unpaid […]