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Sixers open season in Boston amid lowered expectations

It’s an unfamiliar vibe as we head into tonight’s Philadelphia 76ers regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. The Conference Finals or bust mindset of years past is gone. Rather than a projected win total somewhere in the 50s, the Sixers are expected to be just over .500 with even the playoffs no certain prospect. […]

What channel are the Celtics on? Well…it’s complicated

Are you the type of Celtics fan who absolutely must watch all 82 games on the schedule and, obviously, the entire postseason? Then get ready to make a few adjustments to your watching habits, because a lot has changed since last season ended, and those changes will be felt quickly by Celtics fans, beginning with […]

Celtics vs. 76ers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Boston Celtics go up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET in the season opener for both teams. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and NBCS-PH. Last season, the Celtics finished 61-21 over the course of the regular season and made the postseason before being eliminated in the Conference Semifinals. The 76ers went 24-58 last season and missed the playoffs. When is Celtics vs. 76ers? This matchup between the Celtics and 76ers is set to start on Wednesd...

Preview: Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Game #1 10/22/25

    at  Philadelphia 76ers (0-0)  at  Boston Celtics (0-0) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:30 PM ET Regular Season Game #1, Home Game #1 TV:  NBCSB, NBCSP, NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub,  97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden  The Celtics begin the season by hosting one of their oldest rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers.  This is the first of 4 games between these two teams this season.  The Celtics will travel to Philadelphia for games on October 31 ...

Celtics Reacts survey

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. By now you’ve read all of our season previews, you’ve had a chance to read or […]

Jaylen Brown receives ultimate recognition ahead of 29th birthday

BOSTON — The City of Boston has officially proclaimed October 24th as “Jaylen Brown Day” in honor of the Celtics star’s achievements both on and off the court. This past weekend, Brown was presented with the official proclamations delineating the recognition by Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Worrell and Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, […]

Embiid not on injury report for opener; PG officially ruled out

If someone told you a month ago that Joel Embiid would be suiting up for the opener in Boston against the Celtics, you’d have called them crazy. But here we are, the day before opening night, and the 2022-23 MVP is not listed on the injury report, meaning the big fella should take the floor. […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/21/25

Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Globe Coach who ended Celtics’ 2024-25 season paid Boston a visit during practice Will Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury keep him out of Celtics season opener? Which Celtics newcomers will carve out roles? Meet the five players who must step up this season. Can the […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/21/25

Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Globe Coach who ended Celtics’ 2024-25 season paid Boston a visit during practice Will Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury keep him out of Celtics season opener? Which Celtics newcomers will carve out roles? Meet the five players who must step up this season. Can the Thunder repeat? Will the Celtics make the playoffs? Globe’s writers predict the 2025-26 NBA season. Tom Thibodeau offers Celtics a view of themselve...

Celtics vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, October 22, 2025

In the first game of the 2025-26 season for both teams, the Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The 76ers are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. Celtics vs. 76ers Odds Celtics odds to win: -142 76ers odds to win: +120 Spread: Celtics (-2.5) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. 76ers Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/20/25

Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Jaylen Brown full-go at practice, feels ‘great’ ahead of Celtics season opener Globe Celtics writers preview the season: Should they take a gap year? Should Jayson Tatum return? And who could be a surprise? CelticsBlog Celtics star Jaylen Brown provides update on hamstring Celtics […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/20/25

Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Jaylen Brown full-go at practice, feels ‘great’ ahead of Celtics season opener Globe Celtics writers preview the season: Should they take a gap year? Should Jayson Tatum return? And who could be a surprise? CelticsBlog Celtics star Jaylen Brown provides update on hamstring Celtics .com 2025-26 Roster Breakdown: The Wings NBC Sports Boston Seven bold Celtics predictions: A big Brad move, Tatum's return and mor...

Celtics star Jaylen Brown provides update on hamstring

Jaylen Brown practiced fully Monday and said he feels “great” after tweaking his hamstring Wednesday. Brown, who suffered the injury during the Celtics’ preseason finale against the Raptors, said “we’ll see” when asked whether he plans to play in the regular-season opener versus the 76ers this coming Wednesday. It appears his departure from the Toronto […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/19/25

Globe Payton Pritchard praises rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s game ahead of Celtics season opener How that oft-misinterpreted Celtics’ media game blowout could end up an epiphany for Joe Mazzulla Jayson Tatum’s return, the luxury-tax implications, and other thoughts on the Celtics Hugo González is no typical rookie, and has shown himself worthy of minutes with the […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/19/25

Globe Payton Pritchard praises rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s game ahead of Celtics season opener How that oft-misinterpreted Celtics’ media game blowout could end up an epiphany for Joe Mazzulla Jayson Tatum’s return, the luxury-tax implications, and other thoughts on the Celtics Hugo González is no typical rookie, and has shown himself worthy of minutes with the Celtics this preseason CelticsBlog Preseason Player Grades Celtics .com 2025-26 Roster Breakdown: The Ball Handlers NESN Celtic...

Preseason Player Grades

It’s over. The offseason is behind us. This time next week, the Boston Celtics will be on pace for either 82, 41, or 0 wins after their first two games against the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. The Celtics have more uncertainty surrounding their roster than in any of the previous eight seasons, […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/18/25

Herald Six takeaways from Celtics preseason: Big changes in store on offense, defense How newly promoted Celtics player earned his two-way contract Globe Jaylen Brown’s status for Celtics’ season opener unclear, but considered day-to-day Hugo González is no typical rookie, and has shown himself worthy of minutes with the Celtics this preseason Should Jayson Tatum […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/18/25

Herald Six takeaways from Celtics preseason: Big changes in store on offense, defense How newly promoted Celtics player earned his two-way contract Globe Jaylen Brown’s status for Celtics’ season opener unclear, but considered day-to-day Hugo González is no typical rookie, and has shown himself worthy of minutes with the Celtics this preseason Should Jayson Tatum attempt return to the Celtics this season? NBA analysts weigh in. Jaylen Brown’s status for Wednesday’s Celtics season ope...

CelticsBlog Staff Season Predictions Roundtable

In an effort to give a broader perspective on the Boston Celtics upcoming season, I posed the following assignments to the CelticsBlog staff: Here are their responses. Feel free to add your own to the comments section below! Ian Inangelo Safe Prediction: Jaylen Brown will make an all-nba team. With Tatum out Brown averages around 25-27 […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/17/25

Herald Jaylen Brown injury: Celtics star ‘day to day’ ahead of season opener Globe The coaches vs. media game was Joe Mazzulla’s way of showing love Ron Harper Jr. earns two-way contract with Celtics CelticsBlog Mind the gap: Boston Celtics season preview Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith are teaming up (again) Celtics preseason standouts: 5 […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' Celtics Daily Links 10/17/25

Herald Jaylen Brown injury: Celtics star ‘day to day’ ahead of season opener Globe The coaches vs. media game was Joe Mazzulla's way of showing love Ron Harper Jr. earns two-way contract with Celtics CelticsBlog Mind the gap: Boston Celtics season preview Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith are teaming up (again) Celtics preseason standouts: 5 players who left a strong impression It may be impossible to keep Hugo Gonzalez off the floor Celtics .com Celtics Convert Ron Harper Jr. t...

Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith are teaming up (again)

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith were both drafted in the first round by the Celtics in 2020. Today, more than five years later, the duo is jointly kickstarting a social media app, the Off Court app, the first social media app built by and for basketball players, which seeks to transform the way […]

Celtics preseason standouts: 5 players who left a strong impression

Typically, NBA preseason basketball can feel like a bit of a snoozefest. For teams with a set-in-stone starting lineup and rotation, those exhibition games are a way to shake off the rust and get the roster warmed up before Opening Night arrives. However, for the Celtics, their preseason had its highest level of intrigue in […]