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David Butler II-Imagn Images The NBA Draft is less than three weeks away, and the CelticsBlog staff is weighing in on the prospects that could provide an immediate jolt to Boston’s rotation. We are three weeks out from the NBA Draft, and with the NBA Combine in the rearview, there’s a clearer picture of the prospect pool after the league announced that 50 early-entry … [Read more...] about Built for Boston: Draft prospects who make sense for the Celtics

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics rookie sat down for an all-encompassing, 35-minute interview on his rookie season, relationship with Joe Mazzulla, and much more. Just a few weeks after the conclusion of his rookie season, Baylor Scheierman joined CLNS Media’s Garden Report for an all-encompassing interview on his first year in the NBA, his … [Read more...] about Which Celtics would make the best (and worst) roommates? Baylor Scheierman weighs in

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Scheierman reflected on a rookie season with limited minutes — and on a training camp conversation he had with the Celtics head coach. Baylor Scheierman spent the first half of his rookie season with the Maine Celtics. Then, in mid-January, the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft joined the parent club, ultimately clawing his way … [Read more...] about Baylor Scheierman tells funny Joe Mazzulla story, reflects on rookie season

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The CBA was designed to break up teams like the Celtics, but how far will they have to go? If it proves more difficult than expected to shed salaries like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, etc., would you consider moving Jaylen Brown for picks, young talent, and cap space? Mark Aboyoun Although I don’t think Jaylen Brown is untouchable, I … [Read more...] about Should the Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown? (Staff Roundtable)

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images We’ll see if the Indiana Pacers can continue to defy logic in their greatest test yet The NBA Finals are here. Sadly, the Boston Celtics will not be participating. Instead, we have a finals for people who actually like basketball. No glitz and glam. No Lebron James or Steph Curry. No Boston Celtics or LA Lakers. Just pure, … [Read more...] about Catch Game 1 of the NBA Finals live on Playback

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images It was an up and down season for Boston’s youngest player. Many fans and pundits raised an eyebrow last June when the Boston Celtics front office selected Baylor Scheierman with the 30th pick. The move had fans wondering if that would have an impact on Jordan Walsh, whom they acquired via a trade on draft night a year prior, … [Read more...] about CelticsBlog exit interview: Jordan Walsh

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The Pacers and Thunder can teach the Celtics a few lessons that they could take back to the lab for future use What have you learned from the playoffs this year that could inform the Celtics offseason decisions? Mark Aboyoun One thing the NBA playoffs reminded me of is that there are no easy games — no matter the matchup. A lot of fans … [Read more...] about Lessons the Celtics can learn from these playoffs (Staff Roundtable)

No one can ever take away the title of 2024. | Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images This year’s setback will slowly start to fade away after time, but Banner 18 lasts forever. Whenever anyone asks me my favorite basketball memory or my least favorite basketball memory, I don’t have to think too hard about my answers. Personally, nothing will ever beat Game 6 of … [Read more...] about The heartbreak of 2025 should help you appreciate the magic of 2024 even more

Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Should the Celtics keep their cheat code? Welcome back to the Deal or No Deal series where we break down if the Celtics should bring back a certain player for the 2025-26 NBA season. If a player is under “Deal” then the player should not be brought back. If “No Deal” then the player should be brought back. The next … [Read more...] about Deal or No Deal: Kristaps Porzingis