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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with more freedom or visibility. Sometimes, it comes with sharper boundaries. Baylor Scheierman’s season illustrates that balance. Coming into the year, […]
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After the victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked to assess what he saw from Anfernee Simons on the defensive end. “Just his continued growth,” Mazzulla said firmly. It was a simple answer, but one layered with meaning. As the season has unfolded, Simons’ development has become harder to ignore. Mazzulla […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change is about being different. Sometimes, it’s about having the opportunity to be yourself. Jordan Walsh’s season is a clear example. Coming into […]
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There were many doors for Boston to walk through this season. Some led to a high lottery pick, where player development became the priority — while others offered a chance to stay competitive. Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics found something at the intersection of both, where uncertainty is a weapon and development is the byproduct […]
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Early in the season, Sam Hauser didn’t look like himself. Shots he usually makes in his sleep weren’t falling, and his percentages were by far the worst they’ve ever been in his career. In November, he shot 31 percent from the field and 27.5 percent from 3-point range. It was a true nightmare for a […]
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Jayson Tatum went on ‘The Pivot Podcast’ with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, talking openly about his mindset during his injury, his time with the Celtics, family life, the Olympics, his legacy in Boston, and his relationship with Kobe Bryant. Injury The first question that was asked by Ryan Clark to open the […]
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Do you know which rookie leads the NBA in plus/minus this season? The answer is Hugo Gonzalez at +219. In 2nd place is second overall pick Dylan Harper at +96. Hugo has doubled up the rest of the field. (Congratulations to Harper’s brother and Celtics two-way guard Ron Harper Jr. for making the G-League team […]
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BOSTON — The Celtics (29-17) and Atlanta Hawks (23-25) are set to face off for the second time this month on Wednesday — and both teams could be without several rotation players. For the Celtics, Neemias Queta is doubtful to play with illness, while Luka Garza is questionable. Jayson Tatum, of course, remains sidelined as […]
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Herald Celtics rookie ‘exceptional’ in extended minutes vs. Trail Blazers Celtics wing selected to Rising Stars game; Hugo Gonzalez left out Celtics’ Payton Pritchard reveals he’s playing through injury Payton Pritchard hits two buzzer-beaters as Celtics beat Blazers What Joe Mazzulla appreciates about Patriots’ Super Bowl run Celtics notebook: Why Jrue Holiday isn’t surprised by […]
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BOSTON — During what’s become an increasingly dark time in Minnesota, players, coaches, and public figures alike have begun speaking out against the deadly violence carried out by federal immigration agents. On Monday night, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla joined in on the conversation. Before hosting the Trail Blazers at TD Garden to open a four‑game […]
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There was nothing flashy about Jaylen Brown’s performance on Monday night. An efficient 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists with only one turnover to his name and four steals to Portland’s, it wasn’t another 30-point scoring masterclass, but it was patient, winning basketball, and it was done against a defensive coverage hellbent on forcing […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with an identity shift. Sometimes, it comes by filling a need. Neemias Queta’s season reflects that idea. Coming into the year, […]
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#1 – Turnovers battle Going into the game, there was one certainty: this game would be about turnovers and taking care of the ball. While the Boston Celtics are among the very best teams at protecting the basketball, the Portland Trail Blazers are the team with the highest turnover rate in the league. Nonetheless, they […]
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BOSTON — Before Monday night, Celtics rookie Amari Williams had limited NBA minutes to his name, spending most of this year with the team’s G League affiliate in Maine. When the opportunity finally arrived against the Trail Blazers, the 23-year-old made the most of it. Williams logged a career-high 25:53 minutes in Boston’s 102-94 win […]
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BOSTON — Late in the fourth quarter of the Celtics 102-94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Payton Pritchard crouched down in pain on the TD Garden parquet and clutched his left hand. Moments later, the Celtics guard headed into the locker room, his injury status seemingly up in the air. But, much to the […]
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BOSTON — Jrue Holiday ran into Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, Celtics staffers and Jordan Walsh while doing mobility drills in the hallway on Monday afternoon. Walsh and Holiday, who mentored the rookie during his first NBA season, talked about shoes. Walsh inquired if Holiday had anything for him. Holiday quipped Walsh doesn’t wear his shoe […]
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The Boston Celtics hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and former Celtics guard Jrue Holiday suited up against the C’s for the first time since his June 23rd, 2025 trade. Boston had a moving video tribute for the two-time NBA champion in the first quarter, and was given a standing ovation by the […]
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BOSTON — Boston Celtics two-way player Ron Harper Jr. has been selected to participate in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars challenge as one of 7 G League players, the NBA announced on Monday. Harper Jr., who spent the last two training camps with the Celtics before signing a two-way contract with Boston, has been one […]
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Portland Trail Blazers (23-23) at Boston Celtics (28-17)Monday, January 26, 20268:00 PM ETGame #46, Home Game #21TV: PeacockRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, Rip City Radio 620, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics return from a 2 game road trip to host the Portland Trailblazers for the second and final game between them this season. The Celtics lost […]
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Globe Trail Blazers at Celtics: Boston opens four-game homestand Sam Hauser quarterbacked Celtics’ comeback over the Nets in the final seconds of overtime CelticsBlog Amari Williams could see extended run with Neemias Queta, Luka Garza on injury report Derrick White and Payton Pritchard always give the Celtics a chance The stretch CLNS Media Baylor Scheierman […]
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BOSTON — Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, and Chris Boucher are dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of the Celtics’ Monday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Queta has been dealing with the illness since Friday, while Garza was ruled out of the game a few hours ahead of tip-off. Queta is available to play […]
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Over halfway into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting at second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-17. They’ve set high standards for themselves by consistently sitting at or near the top over the past decade, but this year is different. Prior to the start of the season, the basketball world […]
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With this winter storm crushing half the country and NBA travel either delayed or cancelled this weekend, the Celtics return home for what could be another regular season-defining stretch of games. Here’s play-by-play announcer Sean Grande with the details: With the NBA trade deadline (February 8th) and All-Star Weekend (February 13-15th) on the horizon, the […]
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BOSTON — The Celtics could be without Neemias Queta when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Queta has been dealing with an illness since Friday, but he’s played through it, logging 28 minutes on Friday in Brooklyn and 24 minutes on Saturday in Chicago. In addition to Queta, Josh Minott, who has […]
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In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change shows up as a scoring spike. Derrick White’s season is proof of that. Coming into the year, White wasn’t expected to take […]
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