Jack Simone

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Articles by Jack Simone

Celtics·Feb 8, 2026·5 comments

Simone's Six: Missed shots, counter-attacks, and Derrick White's Super Bowl bet from Celtics-Knicks

Heading into Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics had played eight games on the same day that the New England Patriots appeared in the Super Bowl. They were 7-1 in those games. The only loss? In 2015. That night, the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks. So, if there’s any positive to take away from the Celtics’ ugly 111-89 loss to the New York Knicks on this year’s Super Bowl Sunday, it’s that they may have unintentionally rejuvinated that same trend from over a decade ago. Other than that… brutal.

Celtics·Feb 9, 2026·2 comments

Report: Jayson Tatum will practice with Maine Celtics

According to Boston Celtics PR, Jayson Tatum will participate in a practice with the Maine Celtics at the Auerbach Center. Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams will also join the practice.

Celtics·Feb 10, 2026·5 comments

Jayson Tatum finally talks return plans, recovery, and more

It’s 274 days since Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles at Madison Square Garden. It was May 12, 2025. Two hundred and seventy-four days. That’s just over 39 weeks. A number Tatum has burned into his brain.

Celtics·Feb 11, 2026·4 comments

Jordan Walsh's latest step into the community embodied what being a Celtic is about

It was a dominant display of Pop-A-Shot excellence by Jordan Walsh. Challenger after challenger, he sent everyone packing. A line quickly formed, each person itching for their chance to take down the Boston Celtics forward.

Celtics·Feb 12, 2026·2 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 124, Bulls 105 - Boston enters All-Star break riding high

At first, it was a slow burn. The Chicago Bulls shot 4-for-4 from behind the arc to begin the game. The Boston Celtics stuck with them step for step, but in the early going, this one was close. Until it wasn't.

Celtics·Feb 12, 2026·6 comments

Simone's Six: Vucevic getting comfy, Walsh's impact, and Scheierman's revenge in Celtics-Bulls

After two straight games of ugly three-point shooting, the Boston Celtics hit the refresh button on Wednesday night. And unfortunately for the Chicago Bulls, they were on the receiving end of it.

Celtics·Feb 14, 2026·47 comments

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.

Celtics·Mar 21, 2026·6 comments

Simone's Six: Luka Garza, Derrick White, and what went wrong in Celtics-Grizzlies

For over 40 minutes of game time on Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies ran the Boston Celtics out of the gym. The score may not have told that story, but the game did. Memphis outran, outhustled, and outshot the Celtics. But none of that will go in the record books.

Celtics·Mar 15, 2026·10 comments

Simone's Six: Neemias Queta's big night, a Jayson Tatum update, and layup prevention in Celtics-Wizards

The Washington Wizards are who they are. And the Boston Celtics are the better basketball team. But still, Saturday night gave Boston a perfect chance to hit the reset button after a disappointing two-game losing streak against the best of the West.

Celtics·Mar 17, 2026·7 comments

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 120, Suns 112 - Jaylen Brown was dominant

Derrick White turned the ball over on two straight possessions to open Monday night's game. It was as rocky a start as could be for the Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns capitalized. They jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and left the Celtics playing catch-up. But that's exactly what they did.