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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Both Celtics stars have been working out at the practice facility — but are on very different timelines as they recover from their surgeries. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both regularly at the Auerbach Center rehabbing after both undergoing surgery this Spring, Brad Stevens said in a draft night press conference late … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens provides Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown injury updates in draft night presser

Ron Johnson-Imagn Images With picks #28 and #32 in a deep class, Boston could start replenishing what could be a talent-draining summer on Wednesday. Congratulations to the Thunder on their first NBA championship! (applause, applause) But let’s start looking at next year. The NBA offseason started off even before Oklahoma City raised the Larry O’Brien with Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Celtics rumored to target Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Porzingis, who battled an illness in the latter half of the season and throughout the postseason, shared he’s feeling “much better.” Kristaps Porzingis, who battled what Brad Stevens described as a “post-viral syndrome” throughout the postseason, shared an update on his health on Tuesday morning. “Thanks for all the … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis provides health update amid trade rumors

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images San Antonio is interested in adding the Celtics big man. With Jrue Holiday being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons late last night, Brad Stevens has officially fired his opening shot of the 2025 NBA offseason. Many are wondering what Stevens’ next move is going to be, and all eyes … [Read more...] about Spurs rumored to have interest in Kristaps Porzingis

Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images One of the most active 3-point shooters in the league last season, there are signs of a natural offensive fit for Anfernee Simons in Boston, but will the perimeter-based Celtics still hold that same Mazzulla Ball identity entering the 2025-26 season? Newly acquired Celtics guard Anfernee Simons has been in the NBA for seven seasons now. In the … [Read more...] about Can Anfernee Simons help keep Mazzulla Ball running?

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Celtics continue to make trades to get out of the luxury tax Less than 24 hours after trading Jrue Holiday, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is back at it. Boston has reportedly traded Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Georges Niang and the Cavs 2031 … [Read more...] about Celtics trade Porzingis to Hawks in three-team deal

Kristaps Porzingis defends Paolo Banchero during a playoff game. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang fit in stylistically. The first and second dominos have fallen. The Celtics kicked off what will likely be a busy few weeks by trading Jrue Holiday to the Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. BREAKING: The … [Read more...] about 10 Celtics-centric thoughts after the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis deals

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images By the end of the regular season, Scheierman had On the surface, to evaluate Baylor Scheierman’s rookie season is to get hyped over an And-1 mixtape. The kid certainly had 2024-2025 highlights with an unabashed showmanship for the game. “I watched Rondo a lot. Rondo, Pistol Pete, Jason Williams. I’ll add a little bit of flare to … [Read more...] about CelticsBlog exit interview: Baylor Schowmanship and the path to playing time

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. The Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported. In return, they’ve acquired Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. Whether they’ll retain Simons — or trade … [Read more...] about Celtics officially break up championship core with first offseason trade