How the Celtics' end-of-season cap gymnastics will work
BSJ commenter cc8772850 asked a great question on a recent article: If they wait to the last day to convert Harper, how much will his prorated contract cost? When is that last day? So, I figured I would answer that question to the best of my abilities.
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Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 03.24.2026
There are only a few weeks left until the playoffs. The Boston Celtics are 6-3 since Jayson Tatum has returned, though he's still clearly getting used to NBA game speed.
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The truth behind the success: Inside the Celtics' maniacal film study, starting with a one-of-a-kind session
How did this version of the Celtics—one with a new leading man, new supporting acts, and a wholly new bench core—maintain its place as one of the NBA’s powerhouses? The story is simpler than it seems. And it’s best exemplified by a late-December meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Or, more specifically, what happened beforehand.
Simone's Six: Jayson Tatum returns, what it means, and his biggest impact in Celtics-Mavericks
It was a beautiful night at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks played second fiddle to the real story: Jayson Tatum’s return.
Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 5:30 p.m. Sunday 02.15.26
The NBA has reached the All-Star break, which means the Boston Celtics have hit pause. That also means it's a perfect time to answer any and all questions you guys may have about the team.
Robert Parish shares thoughts on current Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, and his new book
History and the Boston Celtics are synonymous. There is no Celtics organization without the players, coaches, and people who helped create the legacy we know today. Robert Parish is one of those people.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 120, Mavericks 100 - After slow start, Jayson Tatum makes triumphant return
TD Garden was a madhouse on Friday night. It was the most packed it's been since the 2024 NBA Finals, filled to the brim with reporters, news anchors, and 19,156 Boston Celtics fans. That's because Jayson Tatum was back. He ruptured his Achilles tendon in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks, but returned Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Simone's Six: Payton Pritchard-palooza, a defensive examination, and rebounding in Celtics-Hawks
The Boston Celtics were met with a significant challenge on Friday night. They were buried in buckets by the Atlanta Hawks and quickly faced a 25-9 deficit. Then, Payton Pritchard turned the game on its head.
Simone's Six: Decision-making, spacing, and the keys to victory in Celtics-Thunder
The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday night’s game with an 8-14 record against the other nine top-10 teams in the NBA this season (in terms of record). Yet they managed to walk out 9-14. Led by Jaylen Brown’s 31 points, Boston clawed and scratched its way to a win, snapping the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 12-game win streak. The fully-healthy Thunder, to be exact.
Simone's Six: Defensive chess, offensive checkers, and a Jayson Tatum update in Celtics-Wolves
Everything looked good until it wasn’t. And then it was again. And then it wasn’t. Sunday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves was a true back-and-forth affair, but the Wolves got the last laugh.
Luka Garza's trade deadline story perfectly encapsulates this Celtics team
As students raced across the court, shooting layups and competing in basketball drills, one man stood out amongst the crowd. Not just because of his height, but because of the massive, gold Dunkin’ chain hanging from his neck. Luka Garza helped the Boston Celtics and Dunkin’ unveil a new basketball court renovation at the Match Community Day school in Hyde Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Jayson Tatum's teammates aren't worried about return hiccups - they're ready to win
As the outside world was caught in a Jayson Tatum-centered frenzy, Derrick White, Hugo Gonzalez, and Amari Williams escaped to the YMCA in East Boston for an hour. Their goal? Smoothies.