Boston Celtics
NBA Notebook: New-look Celtics could bring Anfernee Simons back this summer
Anfernee Simons expressed some interest in a Celtics return after the trade deadline. There's a legitimate path to it if Boston wants him back.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One player may have just saved the NBA All-Star Game (plus some Celtics thoughts)
Another year, another All-Star weekend come and gone. But this year was different. This year felt different.
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.
Worst to first: How the Celtics transformed their rebounding identity
It’s been a slow, steady climb up the rebounding leaderboards, but the Celtics have reached the summit. They aren’t just a good rebounding team. They aren’t even great. Right now, the Celtics are the best rebounding team in the NBA.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 97, Suns 81 - Boston trusted the process
The Boston Celtics couldn't buy a bucket in the first quarter on Tuesday night. They stopped in Arizona for a game against the Phoenix Suns, but despite their impressive hustle, shots just wouldn't fall.
Simone's Six: A perfect play, Baylor Scheierman's boards, and Derrick White's resurgence in Celtics-Suns
At first, it looked like the Boston Celtics had run out of juice. Two straight blowouts on the West Coast, but a quick trip to Arizona seemed to be the end of the line. Shots weren’t falling, despite a good offensive process, and the Phoenix Suns were finding a way to put the ball in the basket. Then, the Celtics flipped a switch. They went on a 50-11 run from midway through the second quarter through late in the third. It was pure dominance. How?
BSJ Game Report: Nuggets 103, Celtics 84 - Brutal end to West Coast trip
If defense is your cup of tea, Wednesday night was one of the strongest cups of Earl Grey you'll ever encounter. The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets both came out with straightforward, ultimately successful game plans on that side of the ball.
Simone's Six: National media musguidance, physicality, and missed shots in Celtics-Nuggets
Sometimes, the travel catches up. A week-long road trip on the West Coast right after the All-Star break. Three games in four nights to end it. And, the cherry on top, a road-road back-to-back, with the latter game taking place 5,280 feet above sea level.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 148, Nets 111 - Third-quarter dominance highlights victory
Friday night was a homecoming for the Boston Celtics. After a week-long All-Star break, they went out west for a four-game road trip. But Friday brought them back to TD Garden for a date with the Brooklyn Nets.
Simone's Six: Showtime Nikola Vucevic, Jaylen Brown's surge, and a new offensive weapon in Celtics-Nets
On Friday night, for the first time in nearly three weeks, there was Boston Celtics basketball at TD Garden. They welcomed the Brooklyn Nets to town, and based on the two teams’ first three encounters this year, everything pointed toward a physical slugfest.
Simone's Six: Vooch's mismatch hunting, Pritchard's dominance, and D-White's defense in Celtics-Heat
If basketball were a two-quarter sport, this would be a very different article. But it’s not, and the Boston Celtics should be glad they got a halftime reset on Friday night.
