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Banner Years: 1966, one final victory cigar
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. He was a kid born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., whose parents ran a deli. He went to college in Washington, DC, and continued to […]
The Pistons represent a good Opening Night test for the Celtics
The NBA released their opening week and Christmas Day schedules on Tuesday and the Celtics are featured a good bit. They have a weird opening game in Detroit on Tuesday, October 20th at 3pm on NBC — it will be the first game played of the season. However, it represents a good first test for […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/12/26
Herald Celtics schedule: Dates, times for 2026 NBA Cup games announced Globe Jaylen Brown trade has reignited a Boston-Philadelphia rivalry that could trump Boston-New York, and other thoughts CelticsBlog The Celtics NBA Cup schedule is out, and here’s who they’ll face Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were great teammates. Why wasn’t that enough? Banner Years: […]
The Celtics NBA Cup schedule is out, and here’s who they’ll face
The Celtics will once again compete for the Emirates NBA Cup this season — and they’ll look to secure the franchise’s first in-season tournament championship. Now, we know when that will happen, and against whom, as the NBA has unveiled the entire NBA Cup schedule as part of a week-long schedule rollout. The Celtics are […]
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were great teammates. Why wasn’t that enough?
Think about the best co-worker you’ve ever had. They made your job easier. You trusted them when things got hectic, knew they would do their part, and probably got better at your own job because they pushed you. You celebrated the big wins together and complained to each other when you-know-what hit the fan. Then […]
Banner Years: 1965, when Sam Jones was on fire, and Havlicek stole the ball
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. The 1964-65 season began on a somber note: Walter Brown, the team’s legendary founder and owner, suffered a heart attack and died a few weeks […]
Celtics Reacts Survey: Ben Simmons, anyone?
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 August, the desert for NBA rumors and news. As Celtics fans, we’re lucky to spend […]
Off topic mailbag (share your questions)
Believe it or not, but it has been over 3 months since the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs. We’re still over 2 months away from training camp opening. So hopefully you have some additional hobbies and past times that keep you busy during these slow summer months. Perhaps you watch other (inferior) sports. Maybe […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/11/26
Herald Celtics’ 2026-27 schedule features unusual opener, Christmas game Globe Celtics to open 2026-27 NBA slate with Oct. 20 afternoon game at Detroit Payton Pritchard talks Jaylen Brown trade, contract extension with Celtics Celtics to open 2026-27 NBA slate with Oct. 20 afternoon game at Detroit CelticsBlog Celtics Opening Day, Christmas Day game schedule revealed […]
Celtics Opening Day, Christmas Day game schedule revealed
The Celtics will tip off the 2026-2027 NBA season on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, October 20th at 3pm ET, the NBA has announced. It’s the first in a three-game slate, followed by games at the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the New York Knicks at 7pm ET and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting […]
Banner Years: 1964, answering the question, ‘Can the Celtics win without Cousy?’
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. After Bob Cousy’s retirement, the Boston Celtics entered the 1963-64 season with a new point guard for the first time in 13 years. K.C. Jones, […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/10/26
Herald Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles with Celtics, dies at 86 Globe Tell us: What’s your farewell message to Jaylen Brown? Jaylen Brown to host public Boston block party as thank-you to fans Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86 Remembering Don […]
Banner Years: 1963, Celts greet Hondo, bid Cooz adieu
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. The 1962-63 season would be Bob Cousy’s 13th in a Boston uniform – and his last, as he had announced his retirement. The Celtics without […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/9/26
Globe Don Nelson, Celtics great who won five titles before revolutionizing coaching, dies at 86 Honoring Celtics legend Bob Cousy — ‘I’m in double overtime’ — on the occasion of his 98th birthday Celtics .com Five Facts: Chris Cenac Jr. NESN Former Celtics 5-time NBA champion dies at 86 Mass Live Don Nelson, former Celtics […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/8/26
Globe Jaylen Brown, now officially a 76er, is part of a revamped roster with a mandate to end title drought CelticsBlog Baylor Scheierman—The Players in Green SB Nation Reacts: who could be Jayson Tatum’s +1? CLNS Media Jaylen Brown Acknowledges Ups-and-Downs in Jayson Tatum Partnership NESN Is Joe Mazzulla in Danger of Losing Head Coach […]
Baylor Scheierman—The Players in Green
“You really need to check out this kid from Nebraska,” my dad told me back in the winter of 2020. At the time, he was paying more attention to the South Dakota State men’s basketball team than I was. SDSU had been in the weeds a bit. Before the mid-majors were just a stop on […]
SB Nation Reacts: who could be Jayson Tatum’s +1?
One of the goals of the current collective bargaining agreement is to break up superteams like the 2024 championship squad — or at least spread the wealth when it comes to high paid talent. New York, particularly Jalen Brunson, had to take considerable discounts to keep the Nova Knicks together and bring home a championship. […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/7/26
Herald Jaylen Brown opens up about Celtics departure, Jayson Tatum relationship Globe 5 takeaways from Jaylen Brown’s introductory press conference with 76ers ‘It’s time to move forward’: After a decade with the Celtics, Jaylen Brown eager to start new chapter with the 76ers ‘Still processing’: Jaylen Brown veers away from Celtics frustration, says he hasn’t […]
Predict the Celtics win total this year (Staff Roundtable)
For the final roundtable, I asked the staff to come up with a wins prediction. We will all forget about this in the Fall, but as of today this is where we stand. Ian Inangelo Even without Brown, I think this Celtics team will have similar success to the team last season. This team is […]
Chris Cenac Jr. showed us everything at Summer League
Summer League isn’t the finish line and progression isn’t linear, but it didn’t take long for 19-year-old Chris Cenac Jr. to command attention in that arena. Game after game, Cenac checked several important boxes, showcasing elite rim protection, impressive mobility, and flashes of an evolving offensive skill set that stood out throughout post-draft exhibition. Across four games, Cenac averaged 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 turnovers on 37/27/71 shooting splits in just […]
Banner Years: 1962, Celtics survive two Game 7s in toughest challenge yet
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. If the Boston Celtics were ever going to have their championship streak broken, 1962 was the year. Playing just two playoff rounds doesn’t sound too […]
Jaylen Brown’s decade with the Celtics prepared him for the Sixers’ spotlight
Spending a decade with the Boston Celtics prepared Jaylen Brown for just about everything. He now brings that experience to a rebuilt Philadelphia 76ers team seeking its first championship in 43 years. Fully cognizant of the implications that come with playing in Philadelphia — a long-storied Boston rival — and alongside a star-studded group featuring […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/6/26
Herald Celtics sign second-round draft pick after return-to-college rumors Globe Grant Williams explains relationship dynamic between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Watch live and follow updates: Jaylen Brown introduced as a 76er CelticsBlog Banner Years: 1961, Celtics achieve elite status with third straight championship Dillon Mitchell is officially staying with the Celtics after signing a two-way […]
Jaylen Brown talks relationship with Jayson Tatum, Celtics fallout in intro presser
Just over a month after he was traded from the Celtics to Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown was officially introduced as a member of the 76ers on Thursday afternoon. “I’m excited to just be myself,” Brown said, sitting at the podium of the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center. “I think that’s one thing that I can promise […]
Banner Years: 1961, Celtics achieve elite status with third straight championship
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. Elite Three-Peat The Boston Celtics reached an elite milestone by winning the NBA Finals in 1961, adding to their 1959 and 1960 banners. They became […]
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