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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images What can we expect from the Celtics newest trade acquisition? It took one day after the Oklahoma City Thunder hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy for Brad Stevens to make the Celtics first move of the offseason, trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons. In 70 games last year, he … [Read more...] about Welcome to Boston, Anfernee Simons

Photo by Brett Phelps/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics’ frontcourt might be the worst in the league — and that is exactly what Brad Stevens wants. Here’s how all 30 teams stack up at the five spot. Over the past two seasons, the Boston Celtics rostered one of the most talented, versatile, and deep big man rotations in the NBA. That is, thanks to the second … [Read more...] about Ranking big man rotations around the league from elite to Boston

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Boston is competing with four Eastern Conference rivals on the road to the NBA Cup in Vegas. The groups for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup were announced today and the Celtics were placed in Group East B alongside the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Philadelphia 76ers. The #EmiratesNBACup 2025 Group Draw … [Read more...] about Who will the Celtics face in next season’s NBA Cup?

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics will continue searching for opportunities, but the current roster appears to be more or less what they’ll begin next season with. Brad Stevens continued speaking plainly about the difficult, painful and necessary changes the Celtics roster underwent this summer with their roster moves finalized. He also acknowledged … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens comfortable with roster to begin next season

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The prevailing thought after the Kristaps Porzingis trade was that another move was on the way to re-route Georges Niang. But for now, it seems that he’ll be wearing green on Opening Night. For the last few years, I’ve maintained a small offseason tradition as a Celtics enjoyer. For every trade, signing or draft pick made by Boston, I wait … [Read more...] about It’s time to accept the Niang reality

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The roster includes Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh — along with Hugo Gonzalez and this year’s other draftees. The Celtics have announced their full Summer League roster, and it includes 14 players, including three members of the Celtics’ 15-man roster, and three presumptive two-way players. Baylor … [Read more...] about Celtics announce Summer League roster — here’s who to watch for

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics general manager described the team’s chances of re-signing Al Horford as unlikely. It appears that Horford will not be wearing a Celtics jersey next season. “I’d say that’s unlikely,” Brad Stevens said in a press conference on Tuesday morning. Stevens opened his presser thanking Jrue Holiday, Kristaps … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens shares sobering update on Al Horford’s future in Boston

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Brad Stevens said the Celtics aren’t discussing a timeline for Tatum’s return — but didn’t entirely rule him out for the 2025-26 season. The Indiana Pacers have formally ruled out Tyrese Haliburton playing next season as he recovers from an Achilles rupture he suffered last month. But Celtics general manager Brad Stevens declined to make a … [Read more...] about Celtics won’t rule out Jayson Tatum playing next season — but he won’t be rushing back

Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics first round pick went from Euro League champ to NBA rookie on the same day. He’ll now set his sights on proving himself in Summer League. On the same day he won a championship with Real Madrid Baloncesto, Hugo Gonzalez was drafted by the Celtics. The turnaround has been quick. Two weeks later, he’s … [Read more...] about What has Hugo Gonzalez’s biggest adjustment been so far?