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Three young Celtics core players set to take over FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Hugo González, Luka Garza, and Neemias Queta are stepping into massive international roles before Celtics training camp.
Bennedict Mathurin signing with Pelicans is more good news for Celtics
The Clippers have lost another good player as Bennedict Mathurin is signing with the Pelicans, and that's a boon for Boston.
Paul George must earn his spot in the Celtics' closing lineup
Paul George figures to be a lock in the Celtics' starting lineup. However, Boston must be flexible about its closing group. Here's why.
Celtics should avoid history repeating itself by adding Gabe Vincent
Brad Stevens has brought in guys who killed the Boston Celtics in previous playoff runs, and Gabe Vincent should be his next target.
Derrick White role change Joe Mazzulla must embrace to maximize the Celtics
The Boston Celtics must change Derrick White’s role if Joe Mazzulla wants to get the most out of his team.
9 Most underrated Brad Stevens moves since taking over as Celtics president
Brad Stevens has gotten plenty of praise for the job he's done as an executive for the Boston Celtics, but some of his decisions have fallen under the radar over the years. They didn't change everything for Boston, but they factored into their succes
New Payton Pritchard focus will make him an even more dangerous scorer
Payton Pritchard dominates from deep, but drawing fouls is the key to elevating his game to elite status this season.
Celtics have enough reason to fear Heat reunion with Gabe Vincent
Erik Spoelstra turned Gabe Vincent into a certified Boston Celtics killer back in 2023. With Miami looking into bringing him back, who's to say history can't repeat itself on a Heat team that's back in business?
What Nikola Vucevic didn't see with Celtics made Jaylen Brown trade more surprising
Former Celtics center Nikola Vucevic shares what did and did not surprise him about Boston breaking up Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Celtics would be fools to demand 20 points a night from Paul George
Scoring used to be George's calling card when he was at the top of his game. Some time has passed since then, but there's no need for the Boston Celtics to make him be something he's not anymore.
Celtics rivals' hopes for Jrue Holiday all but crushed by Shaedon Sharpe's injury
Shaedon Sharpe's meniscus tear likely means Jrue Holiday isn't leaving Portland. No buyout would crush the Heat and Sixers' hopes of adding the former Celtic.
Klay Thompson controversy a good reminder of Ray Allen's underrated Celtics legacy
Klay Thompson recently got into it when compared to Ray Allen on Instagram. The comparison between the two sharpshooters highlighted Allen's underappreciated legacy with the Boston Celtics from 2007 to 2012.
Jordan Walsh is the ultimate X-Factor in Celtics’ new-look rotation
The Boston Celtics need Jordan Walsh to fix his remaining flaws and become the impact player they know he can be.
Kelvin Sampson envisions game-changing growth for Celtics' Chris Cenac Jr.
Kelvin Sampson predicts Chris Cenac Jr. will be a "37-39%" 3-point shooter. Here's why the Celtics are the ideal team to unlock his shot.
Donovan Mitchell may have taken a hint from what just happened to Jaylen Brown
Did Donovan Mitchell leave roughly $80 million on the table with the Cavaliers just to avoid Jaylen Brown’s Celtics fate?
Warriors are about to learn a lesson Celtics know all too well
The Warriors were once a team that stood head and shoulders above the rest of the NBA, like the Boston Celtics once did, but the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Celtics need Baylor Scheierman to keep building on what makes him dangerous
What’s next for Baylor Scheierman after a breakout second NBA season? All signs point to the Celtics wing continuing his ascent.
4 Celtics who need to exceed expectations after Jaylen Brown trade
The Boston Celtics need multiple players to step up after Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The internet has it all wrong about Celtics' Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal was not his prime version with the Boston Celtics, but he was better than most former stars in those situations and far from a joke.
While Philly makes noise, Celtics are quietly building chemistry in LA
The Sixers aren't the only team in the gym. Payton Pritchard revealed that many of the Celtics have already been hard at work together out in LA.
Brad Stevens' vision for the post-Jaylen Brown Celtics is taking shape
The Jaylen Brown trade is still puzzling for many fans, but Brad Stevens has a vision for the Celtics, and he has been executing his plan for years.
Ron Harper Jr. has a realistic path to meaningful role with Celtics
The Boston Celtics have invested in Ron Harper Jr. as a piece of their future puzzle. There's a path to him securing that future as soon as this season.
Celtics' new-look roster will test their faith in Baylor Scheierman
The Boston Celtics backed Baylor Scheierman earlier this summer. Their faith in his potential will soon be tested.
Celtics heaped more pressure on Jayson Tatum with offseason retool
The Boston Celtics are Jayson Tatum’s team now, and it adds even more pressure to the superstar’s plate.
The Celtics could have their next Blake Griffin with Nicolas Batum
The Boston Celtics made the most of the little that was left of Blake Griffin. They could do the same with Nicolas Batum with their last roster spot. Too much depth is a thing, but not if the players fit seamlessly into it.