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Banner Years: 1986, The Greatest Team
“When I came here, I knew the basketball would be good. I did not know how good it would be.” Bill Walton The conductor raises his baton, the orchestra readies their instruments, and in an instant, with a downward sweep of the arm, a collection of individuals, each with their own talents and skills, merges […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/23/26
CelticsBlog Payton Pritchard beginning to bond with new Celtics teammates CLNS Media Will the Celtics Get MORE or LESS Wins in 2026-27? Why Paul George Could Define Celtics Future Payton Pritchard Talks Life After Jaylen Brown Trade for Celtics NESN Celtics Rival’s Young Star’s Unselfish Message Should Scare Boston Celtics’ Scheduling Gift Means They Have […]
Payton Pritchard beginning to bond with new Celtics teammates
STOUGHTON, Mass. — Payton Pritchard became the second longest-tenured Celtic this summer and projects to gain more offensive responsibility this season. However, he admits he lost ground in Boston’s golf hierarchy following a new arrival. “I would say Sam (Hauser) is probably first. Me and Mike Conley, we played a little bit in LA,” Pritchard […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/22/26
Globe Luxury tax aprons affecting NBA restricted free agents, leaving several in limbo CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown thrived as the undisputed alpha. Now, it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn Which NBA GM is having the worst offseason? CLNS Media Paul George Fits On Celtics but How Often Will He Play? NESN The Celtics Have a Huge Advantage in […]
Jaylen Brown thrived as the undisputed alpha. Now, it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn
There’s a rather perplexing phenomenon when it comes to the way Celtics fans perceive Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of people I talk ball with believe the following are all true: 1) Jaylen Brown had a terrific season last year and took his game to the next […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/21/26
Herald What Brad Stevens expects from Celtics’ three offseason additions Globe Bill Chisholm isn’t ruling out the possibility of a new arena for the Celtics Chris Cenac Jr. was discouraged he went 27th. Kelvin Sampson, his college coach, thinks the Celtics are an ideal fit. CelticsBlog Banner Years: 1984, Bird vs. Magic—at last Banner Years: […]
SB Nation Reacts: 80’s Celtics are kings of the court
As we celebrate History Month here at CelticsBlog, we just had to ask who would win a round robin of the Celtics greatest championship teams. Despite some crossover, we divided the franchise’s rich history into five squads by the stars that powered them: Bob Cousy and Bill Russell; Dave Cowen and John Havlicek; Larry Bird, […]
Banner Years: 1984, Bird vs. Magic—at last
NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. Bird vs. Magic – Showtime vs. well, a team that wasn’t cool enough to have a nickname for its style of play. Boston vs. LA. […]
Mitchell Robinson’s Defense Deserves More Attention
When the Boston Celtics signed former Knick Mitchell Robinson to a three-year, $47.4 million deal this offseason, it didn’t take long for one part of his game to dominate the conversation: offensive rebounding. And for great reason. Robinson has established himself as one of, if not, the best offensive rebounders in the NBA, giving Boston […]
Banner Years: 1981, The Legend Arrives
NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. “Anyone who tells you they knew Bird would be as good as he turned out—including me—is a liar.” Red Auerbach After the Celtics won their […]
What if Gordon Hayward stayed healthy in Boston?
Normally, entertaining a ‘What if?’ scenario is a fun exercise. You change one thing, start pulling on the thread and see how ridiculous you can make everything on the other end. Maybe Kevin Durant actually says yes to Tom Brady’s recruiting pitch. Maybe Danny Ainge finally cashes in the war chest on Anthony Davis without […]
Banner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTs
NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. In 1974, the Boston Celtics won their 12th championship in a tension-filled seven-game Finals versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 6 of that series went to […]
Celtics Reacts Survey: History Month era debate
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. 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. It’s an age-old debate between the generations, often that uncomfortable conversation at Thanksgiving that can divide […]
Why Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction felt so important
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen feud felt so distant and settled that the announcement that they would introduce their 2008 championship head coach Doc Rivers at his Hall of Fame induction didn’t immediately stand out as significant. That’s until the visuals of them arriving, joining together and sitting in […]
Banner Years: 1974, A Return to Glory
The Boston Celtics did not glide smoothly down from the Russell years; they fell off a cliff. They wrapped up the 1969/70 season with a 34-48 record under rookie coach Tommy Heinsohn. Playoffs? The Celtics missed them for the first time in twenty years. The following year, Boston improved to 44-38, but still missed the […]
Banner Years commentary: Respecting the Russell-era Celtics
During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career. The Celtics of 1957-69 achieved so much, set unbreakable records, and overcame obstacles time after time, yet they are often underappreciated by today’s basketball fans and observers. That sentiment came […]
Banner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynasty
The 10-time champion Boston Celtics entered the 1968-69 season with very few expectations. They were an aging group, with five of their nine core players age 30 or older. Their rivals were younger and getting better. The Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Wilt Chamberlain to team with Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, three of […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/16/26
Globe Celtics 2008 championship coach Doc Rivers emotionally reflects on his journey to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers’s career includes a Celtics championship, some what-ifs, and few regrets CelticsBlog 6 NBA teams screwed over by the schedule release NESN Kevin Garnett’s response to Doc Rivers question says everything […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/15/26
Globe Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. Celtics Jaylen Brown talks Celtics exit, MIT dreams, and skydiving on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers’s career includes a Celtics championship, some what-ifs, and few regrets When it comes to buying pro sports franchises, it seems no asking […]
SB Nation Reacts: thanks but no thanks, Ben Simmons
I’m definitely biased, but I’ve long held the opinion that roster-building in the NBA is more difficult than in the three other major sports. Sure, finding the right quarterback could be the difference between a Super Bowl appearance and not even making the playoffs. An ace or a big bat in your lineup can swing […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/14/26
Herald 17 must-see games on Celtics’ 2026-27 schedule Celtics’ 2026-27 schedule revealed: Six takeaways from Boston’s slate Celtics 2026-27 schedule announced: Dates, times for all games Globe Readers share heartfelt farewell messages to Jaylen Brown Celtics release 2026-27 schedule: When will Jaylen Brown return to Boston? Here are the top 10 highlights from the Celtics’ […]
The Odyssey: several extended road trips stand in the way of 50+ Celtics wins
How do you eat a whale? Well, in this case, the 82-game gauntlet of an NBA season. The old adage is to approach the NBA season game-by-game, but it’s always helpful to look at it in chunks, just like the team’s equipment manager might when planning road trips and homestands. In that spirit, let’s try […]
5 takeaways from the Celtics 2026-27 regular season schedule
To some, the NBA regular season schedule release isn’t very notable. Everyone plays everyone and we just find out when they play. However, I love it and wanted to give some takeaways to it. 1. Jaylen Brown’s return I was surprised that Jaylen Brown’s return to Boston was not on Christmas and I was even […]
Banner Years: 1968, Boston is not dead
NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. “Boston is dead! Boston is dead !” The winning streak ended in 1967. The eight-peat would not be extended. It seemed like the Philadelphia 76ers […]
The 5 most difficult Celtics road trips, ranked
The 2026-2027 NBA schedule is out, and the Celtics now know where they’ll be from October to April as they look to bounce back from a first-round exit last year. While there’s no telling exactly how the year will play out – and which teams will under- and overachieve – it’s already clear that the team […]
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