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Jaylen Brown's demands could explain Celtics' 'poor' trade return
Many wondered why the Boston Celtics couldn't get more out of Jaylen Brown. The latest revelation from this offseason could explain it. Maybe they could have gotten more, but circumstances may have made that difficult.
Jaylen Brown's desire to be a Buck made trading him a necessity
Brian Scalabrine revealed Jaylen Brown wanted a trade to the Bucks, showing why Brad Stevens and the Celtics had no choice but to part ways.
Jaylen Brown's interest in Bucks makes Celtics' failed Giannis pursuit even funnier
It sounds like Jaylen Brown was A-okay with going from the Boston Celtics to the Milwaukee Bucks. Doing so would have given him his own team. But the joke is that the feeling wasn't exactly mutual.
Scal's Jaylen Brown truth-nuke gives Celtics fans perspective on bizarre "beef"
Brian Scalabrine claims Jaylen Brown demanded a trade and wanted Milwaukee, shifting perspective on his rift with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.
Payton Pritchard's psychotic commitment to 1-v-1 excellence exactly what Celtics need
Payton Pritchard’s elite isolation scoring gives Boston a whole new dimension. Here is why the Celtics must lean into his 1-on-1 growth.
Celtics face first opportunity to put their money where their mouth is on b2bs
The Celtics face their first back-to-back of the season with games against the Bulls and Nets. Will Joe Mazzulla rest his veterans early?
Mitchell Robinson sends ironic and inspiring message after Celtics struggles
There's room for improvement for Mitchell Robinson, but luckily, it sounds like he's aware of this and wants to do better for the Boston Celtics! It's a long season, so at least Robinson has the right mindset.
Neemias Queta showed why Celtics have an embarrassment of riches at center
The Celtics have the NBA's best trio of centers. Neemias Queta's performance in Boston's 107-103 win over the Knicks made that crystal clear.
Luka Garza's unsung heroics vs. Knicks show why he's crucial to Celtics' second unit
Luka Garza didn't just win his minutes in Friday's 107-103 victory over the Knicks; he helped swing the outcome of the Celtics' home opener.
'He was special': Celtics praise Jordan Walsh after stifling Jalen Brunson
Paul George and Joe Mazzulla praise Jordan Walsh’s defense on Jalen Brunson in the Celtics' 107-103 win over the Knicks. Here's how Walsh stepped up.
Joe Mazzulla's commentary on the Jays shows stark new Celtics dynamic
Joe Mazzulla's recent comments on Jayson Tatum highlight a major organizational shift for the Boston Celtics following Jaylen Brown's departure.
Celtics' upcoming soft schedule spot is a must-capitalize moment
With the Eastern Conference tighter than ever, the Boston Celtics must take full advantage of their upcoming matchups against lower-tier teams like the Bulls, Nets, and Bucks.
Derrick White shooting woes being fixed would be massive boon for Celtics' offense
Derrick White struggled through a tough shooting slump last year, but his early bounce-back performance could completely unlock the Celtics' offense.
Ball pressure continues to be a concern for Celtics' offense
Heavy ball pressure is stifling Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. Can Joe Mazzulla adapt to keep the Celtics' offense elite?
Hugo Gonzalez looks like odd man out for Celtics after offseason full of hype
After a summer of trade rumors and massive hype, second-year guard Hugo Gonzalez is struggling to crack Joe Mazzulla's rotation in Boston.
Unfortunately, Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown drama isn't going away any time soon
Jaylen Brown's recent comments keep the drama alive with former teammate Jayson Tatum, despite Tatum's attempts to clear the air.
Heat's struggles demonstrate why Celtics passed on Giannis
It's not that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a bad player. It's that what the Boston Celtics could have lost if they got him may not have been worth it. No one knows what Milwaukee demanded, but Boston evidently didn't want to cave.
Celtics' chaotic new defensive identity on full display in home-opener
Boston’s defense is forcing turnovers at an excellent pace. Here’s how the Celtics' chaotic shift is unlocking a massive game-by-game advantage.
The complications of putting Jordan Walsh in the Celtics starting lineup
Jordan Walsh has proven enough to deserve rotation minutes for the Boston Celtics, but putting him in the starting lineup was an interesting choice! It hasn't been bad to start, but there are some questions.
Neemias Queta’s surprising clutch 3-pointer could help solve big Celtics dilemma
Neemias Queta flashed a smooth corner three in Boston's win over the Knicks. Could the big man actually solve the Celtics' stretch-center dilemma?
Sam Hauser still appears to be the Celtics' preferred bench wing
Despite offseason trade rumors and a crowded wing rotation, Sam Hauser has emerged as Joe Mazzulla's trusted go-to option off the bench to start the season.
Payton Pritchard breakout season struggling to get off the ground
Through two games, Payton Pritchard’s expected offensive leap with the Boston Celtics has stalled. Why his quiet start needs to change immediately.
The hatchet is officially buried between Celtics and Ray Allen
There hasn't been animosity between the Boston Celtics and Ray Allen in some time, but now, the Celtics are going out of their way to shout him out! If they've let it go, then so should everyone else!
Shocker: Rumors of Jayson Tatum's demise were greatly exaggerated
Jayson Tatum quieted the noise on Friday night with 36 points and key clutch baskets to lead the Celtics past the Knicks.
Celtics still getting crushed in area that was supposed to be massive advantage
The Celtics pulled out a key win over the Knicks, but their ongoing rebounding struggles highlight an early-season red flag for Boston’s big-man rotation.
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