Jack Simone

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Articles by Jack Simone

Celtics·Feb 23, 2026·7 comments

Simone's Six: Pritchard's fire, Doncic's defense, and the ultimate rivalry in Celtics-Lakers

It was Pat Riley’s day at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. But Payton Pritchard didn’t get that memo. Or, more aptly, he didn’t care.

Celtics·Feb 17, 2026·39 comments

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.

Celtics·Feb 19, 2026·4 comments

Report: Celtics sign Dalano Banton, John Tonje to 10-day contracts

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Boston Celtics have signed Dalano Banton and John Tonje to 10-day contracts.

Celtics·Feb 20, 2026·1 comments

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.

Celtics·Feb 20, 2026·1 comments

Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis talk Celtics departure, reunion, and more

There was a homecoming away from home on Thursday night. All the way across the country, in San Francisco, California, the 2024 Boston Celtics were back together again.

Celtics·Feb 20, 2026·2 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 121, Warriors 110 - Boston holds off late Golden State surge

The word destruction doesn't do this game justice. Maybe the Golden State Warriors forgot the All-Star break ended today. Unfortunately for them, the Boston Celtics did not forget.

Celtics·Feb 20, 2026·6 comments

Simone's Six: A near collapse, turnover importance, and Payton Pritchard vs. Kristaps Porzingis in Celtics-Warriors

Sometimes, switches flip in an instant. That was the case on Thursday night. The Boston Celtics jumped out to a massive lead in the second quarter, completely dominating the Golden State Warriors.

Celtics·Feb 20, 2026·11 comments

Jaylen Brown speaks up after refusing Beverly Hills PD's apology over event shutdown

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown hosted a brand event in Beverly Hills during All-Star Weekend. He was live on his Twitch channel throughout the evening, and during the stream, the Beverly Hills Police Department shut the event down.

Celtics·Feb 21, 2026·8 comments

Jayson Tatum will return when he's ready - and that's the whole story

It’s been a long road to recovery for Jayson Tatum. A road that still doesn’t have an endpoint. But as he’s driven along it, observing from the passenger seat, he’s been learning. Digesting. Evolving.

Celtics·Feb 23, 2026·7 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 111, Lakers 89 - Pritchard, Brown dominate in LA

It was the latest entry in a storied rivalry. Los Angeles Lakers legends flooded Crypto.com Arena on Sunday evening, all there to celebrate legendary coach Pat Riley, who was honored with a statue outside the arena. But the Boston Celtics wanted to play spoiler. Riley made a career of battling the Celtics. First, in Los Angeles, and then as a member of the Miami Heat. So, it was fitting that on his day in Los Angeles, the Celtics were in town.