As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, the Celtics had a glaring hole in the middle of their starting lineup after trading Kristaps Porzingis and losing Al Horford and Luke Kornet in free agency. However, Neemias Queta has emerged as a solid center in his first season as significant rotation player, averaging 10.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks through 42 games (24.9 MPG) and … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Queta, Deadline, Center, Williams, TPE, More
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Celtics just swallowed an ugly dose if irony in latest heartbreak
Jaylen Brown played one of his best games of the past few weeks in the Celtics' 114-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls. … [Read more...] about Celtics just swallowed an ugly dose if irony in latest heartbreak
Celtics Aggressively Pursuing High-Level Starting Center
On a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said the Boston Celtics are looking to make an impact move ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Charania describe Boston as "aggressive" in trying to get a deal done. "They've been in the marketplace, trying to go get a big-time starting center potentially," Charania said about Boston's approach … [Read more...] about Celtics Aggressively Pursuing High-Level Starting Center
Celtics rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams proved they can step up, play big minutes in NBA
Williams woke up in Portland before finding out the Celtics needed him in Brooklyn Friday. The post Celtics rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams proved they can step up, play big minutes in NBA appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Celtics rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams proved they can step up, play big minutes in NBA
NBA insider: Celtics going to be ‘aggressive’ on trade market, looking to possibly add a ‘big-time’ center
Multiple reports have recently indicated that the Celtics could be buyers ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The post NBA insider: Celtics going to be ‘aggressive’ on trade market, looking to possibly add a ‘big-time’ center appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about NBA insider: Celtics going to be ‘aggressive’ on trade market, looking to possibly add a ‘big-time’ center
Simone’s Six: Jordi genius, rookie love, and the crowd in Celtics-Nets
Tensions could not have been higher at Barclays Center on Friday night. Even when the game seemed over, an Hugo Gonzalez corner three lifted the Boston Celtics back into the picture. Yet the Brooklyn Nets refused to go away. … [Read more...] about Simone’s Six: Jordi genius, rookie love, and the crowd in Celtics-Nets
Payton Pritchard scores 32 and Celtics outlast Nets 130-126 in double overtime
Pritchard scored 32 points in the victory. The post Payton Pritchard scores 32 and Celtics outlast Nets 130-126 in double overtime appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard scores 32 and Celtics outlast Nets 130-126 in double overtime
NBA Rumors: Trade Deadline, Bridges, Mavs, Luka, Lakers
While the grand majority of in-season trades occur during the week of the deadline, this season has been unusually slow as far as deal-making goes. For instance, at this time last year, we had already seen five in-season trades — to this point in 2025/26, we’ve only had one. So why haven’t we seen more action? ESPN’s Bobby Marks recently spoke to NBA front office executives to … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Trade Deadline, Bridges, Mavs, Luka, Lakers
Celtics nearly haunted by early-season ghosts in latest heart-stopper
The Celtics' inability to rebound nearly cost them a win over the Nets. … [Read more...] about Celtics nearly haunted by early-season ghosts in latest heart-stopper