The Celtics host the Knicks for their second regular‑season game on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET in TD Garden. Both 0‑1 teams are hunting their first win, and the matchup pits Boston’s revamped roster—featuring free‑agent signings Mitchell Robinson, Mike Conley and the Paul George‑Jordan Walsh trade—against New York’s core of Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Key battles include White vs. Brunson and Tatum vs. Josh Hart. Boston starts White, Walsh, George, Tatum and Robinson, while the Knicks likely stick with Brunson, Bridges, Anunoby, Hart and Towns. Devin Carter is out with illness; Robinson’s ankle looks day‑to‑day.
Jayson Tatum breaks down the exact moment he learned Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers and addresses speculation over his involvement in the deal.
The Celtics, still Eastern Conference contenders after trading Jaylen Brown, seek a major upgrade. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale lists three top trade targets for 2026‑27: 3‑point specialist Trey Murphy III (38.2% career threes, two consecutive 20‑point seasons) from the Pelicans; affordable two‑way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (team‑option deal at $2.4 M) who could relieve shooting guards; and gritty forward Naji Marshall, who posted a career‑high 15 ppg with Dallas and offers defensive intensity. Each fits head coach Joe Mazzulla’s system and could bolster Boston’s roster for a stacked Eastern Conference.
Why Payton Pritchard coming off the bench limits his playing time and prevents the Celtics from maximizing their best lineups.
Jayson Tatum said he was stunned when he first learned over the summer that Jaylen Brown had been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jayson Tatum said he was stunned when he first learned over the summer that Jaylen Brown had been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Friday, Mitchell Robinson faces the Knicks for the first time. He shared what he's focused on in the Celtics' home opener against his former team.
A film study of Mitchell Robinson's performance in the Celtics' 121-113 loss to the Pistons captures what Boston needs more of from its new center.
Like Kristaps Porzingis three years ago, Paul George proved he's a good fit for the Boston Celtics, but we mustn't forget how painful his absences will be. It was hard when Porzingis couldn't play, and it will be the same with George.
For two and a half quarters, everything was going well for the Boston Celtics. They had control over the Detroit Pistons. Paul George was on fire. The Celtics were on their way to an Opening Day victory.
The Rockets opened their season with a 128‑point win over Dallas, shifting to a much faster pace thanks to Fred VanVleet’s return. VanVleet logged six points, 11 assists and zero turnovers, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant each poured in 30 points. The new tempo generated 29 fast‑break points and 21 forced turnovers, addressing last season’s take‑away woes. Marcus Smart provided steady ball‑handling, and despite Tari Eason’s early ejection for a flagrant foul, the team emphasized transition play and rebounding. The performance suggests Houston’s revamped offense and defensive aggressiveness could be a key storyline this year.
The Boston Celtics opened the 2026‑27 season with a 122‑100 loss to the Detroit Pistons, sparking a flood of media coverage. Highlights include Mitchell Robinson’s blunt assessment of his debut, Paul George’s 38‑point debut that earned a $2,000 fine for flopping, and heated criticism of Jayson Tatum and the team's center strategy. Analysts debate trade rumors involving Robinson and Kristaps Porzingis, while fans and pundits question the Celtics’ wing depth and the impact of missing Jaylen Brown. The post curates dozens of articles, podcasts, and videos dissecting the defeat and its implications for Boston’s season.
The Celtics stumble in their season opener, surrendering a 22‑point lead to the Detroit Pistons. Mitchell Robinson bluntly admits he “played like a‑**,” taking most of the blame, while rookie center Kristaps Porzingis hints at a possible NBA exit. Despite the loss, Paul George dazzles with a 38‑point debut, though he receives a $2,000 fine for a flopping call. Media chatter intensifies around Jayson Tatum’s shooting woes, his alleged role in a Jaylen Brown trade, and the team’s center‑position dilemma. The piece compiles reactions from Bill Simmons, Stephen A. Smith, and Celtics insiders.
The New York Knicks recently stumbled out of the gates in their title defense, losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers in narrow fashion. The Knicks will next hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday evening as they look to get into the win column for the first time this year. […]
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Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla addresses the 108-96 loss to the Detroit Pistons, noting the team’s defensive lapses and a 23‑0 run that erased a 22‑point lead. Despite the setback, Mazzulla emphasizes resilience, saying the season’s 82‑game grind will reveal the squad’s strengths after recent additions like Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr. Players Sam Hauser and Jayson Tatum acknowledge the early‑season growing pains while veteran Paul Pierce’s presence fuels the locker‑room. The Celtics aim to rebound quickly, with a home opener against the defending champion Knicks looming.
The Boston Celtics stumbled out of the gates on Tuesday afternoon with an ugly road loss to the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 22-point lead in the process. Jayson Tatum’s rough performance drew the majority of the headlines in this one, but he wasn’t the only Celtics player who struggled to make things happen, as it […]
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made his on-court return on Wednesday, and his performance should worry the Boston Celtics.
Jaylen Brown opened up about the emotions he experienced after reportedly being traded by the Boston Celtics, explaining that he believed his performance during the previous season had earned him at least another year with the franchise. Brown said the move caught him by surprise, particularly because he felt he had delivered the best season […]
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Mitchell Robinson openly takes responsibility for his underwhelming Celtics debut, a 121-113 loss to Detroit on Oct. 20, where he posted 4 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers and only 3 rebounds in 18 minutes despite a twisted ankle. He criticized his defensive effort, calling himself “one of the best defensive bigs” and vowed to improve. Coach Joe Mazzulla has been tough but supportive, emphasizing Robinson’s role in the team's interior presence. Robinson also notes his expanding offensive duties and looks ahead to his first matchup against former Knicks teammates on Friday.
Jaylen Brown says envy created distance between him and the people closest to him as he became successful, making it harder to open up to those he once leaned on for his mental health JB: “Envy shaped me just as much, you know, ’cause from family to friends and stuff, as I grew up from […]
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NBA insider Shams Charania recently announced that Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard signed a new two-year, $44.2 million contract extension. It includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/2110095911204618266 After a career year in 2026, the Celtics rewarded their 2020 draft pick with two more years to his current contract. This move shows how […]
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The Boston Celtics have elite wing depth, but after opening night, Joe Mazzulla faces a tough crunch trying to keep everyone in a rhythm.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes Warriors star Stephen Curry is smart for refusing to force a trade. After winning the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics in six games, the Warriors have struggled immensely over the past few seasons. Last year, they fell out of the playoff picture after losing to […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as good as ever for the Miami Heat, but they still got routed at home, which confirms why the Boston Celtics didn't get him. The Milwaukee Bucks believe it's less likely for things to work out in Miami.
In Boston’s opening loss, a five‑man unit of Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Neemias Queta sparked an 18‑4 run that vaulted the Celtics to a 57‑43 lead. In just five minutes they posted a staggering 172.7 offensive rating and a 36.4 defensive rating – a net +136.4, the highest of any Celtics lineup that night. While the squad never returned to the floor and the win evaporated in the second half, the combo’s shooting depth (Hauser’s 6.5 three‑point attempts per game) and chemistry suggest it could outshine the official starters if it proves sustainable. The article weighs the lineup’s potential versus the regular rotation as Coach Joe Mazzulla experiments early in the season.