The 2026/27 NBA season launches Tuesday with an afternoon opener as the Pistons host the Celtics at 2 p.m. CT, followed by the Sixers at the defending champion Knicks at 6 p.m. and the Spurs vs. Thunder at 8:30 p.m. All 30 teams filed rosters, revealing 519 players under contract for 540 spots—433 on standard deals and 86 on two‑way contracts, with 17 roster openings league‑wide. Notably, four teams still have a two‑way slot, and 25 players carry non‑guaranteed or partially guaranteed salaries, including Heat’s Nick Richards and Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells, whose deals become fully guaranteed soon. The Nuggets start the season over the second luxury‑tax apron, while the Nets are the only team with cap space (~$4.9 M). A new rule prorates minimum contracts signed after opening day.
The Pistons and Celtics share a similar problem.
After the Boston Celtics' extended guard Peyton Pritchard, the New York Knicks may be dreading paying Deuce McBride.
Detroit tips off the NBA season Tuesday against a Boston team that remade itself this summer. #Pistons
The CelticsBlog announces that the SB Nation app, now live in North America and rolling out globally, lets fans join the basketball community instantly. Features include real‑time game chat, faster loading comments, push notifications, and a unified feed that spotlights user posts alongside site articles—already breaking single‑day commenting records. iOS and Android versions are available, offering ad‑light reading, seamless community navigation, and live reactions to every crossover, alley‑oop, and block for the 2026‑27 Celtics season.
Michael Pina predicted Paul George would make the All-Star team with the Boston Celtics. That might be a stretch, but we shouldn't rule out a return to form! If that's on the table, who knows?
Ahead of the Celtics’ 81st season, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the roster discuss the excitement surrounding Boston’s new lineup. Key moves include trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George, while Jayson Tatum returns healthy, and the frontcourt now features a versatile trio of Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Luka Garza. The blog’s roundtable highlights expectations for a deep rotation, heightened possession play, and potential awards for Tatum, Payton Pritchard and others. Fans anticipate a drama‑free, cohesive campaign with the team eyeing another banner at TD Garden.
Guerschon Yabusele has discussed his decision to join Panathinaikos, highlighting the opportunity to work with Zeljko Obradovic and compete at the highest level of European basketball. Speaking on Magenta TV’s “Pick n’ Roll” show, the French forward explained that the Greek club’s ambitions and the quality of its roster were important factors in his decision. […]
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The Celtics may not recognize the Pistons team they see tonight.
On this special episode of the Garden Report John Zannis, Bobby Manning, Jimmy Toscano, A Sherrod Blakely and Noa Dalzell get you ready for the upcoming Boston Celtics season that kicks off tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET against the Detroit Pistons. The group take a look and preview the biggest storylines and what they are [...]
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The Celtics open the 2026-27 NBA season at Detroit on Oct. 20, 3 p.m. ET, in a historic triple‑header on Peacock. Boston, reshaped by a Paul George trade, Jayson Tatum’s return, and additions like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, entered the preseason 4‑0. Detroit, after swapping Tobias Harris for John Collins and adding Joe Harris and Taurean Prince, posted a 3‑1 preseason record. Probable starters feature Derrick White, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Mitchell Robinson for the Celtics, and Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, John Collins and Jalen Duren for the Pistons. Both squads are mostly healthy, with only Celtics forward Devin Carter out sick and Pistons forward Taurean Prince listed questionable.
The Pistons are deep and healthy, forcing Bickerstaff into some difficult rotation decisions.
For Derrick White, it’s always been a no-brainer. He’s been a Curbside Care constant for years now. So, when the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, Tufts Health Plan (a Point23Health company), and Boston Medical Center hosted the event this year, he was there.
Payton Pritchard’s "delusional confidence" transformed him from a trade-requesting bench player into a vital core player for the Boston Celtics.
Paul George went on the record saying he wants to make Boston his home. If that's true, he could do the Celtics a real solid! Especially if he turns out to be the perfect fit for them, as he could be.
Welcome to the Boston Celtics Vibes Report! The NBA season is about to start and with it comes renewed (possibly forced) optimism about whether the Celtics can get back into title contention after a couple years of disappointing and premature playoff exits. As is our nature, the Garden Report season preview trends more silly than [...]
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Every outlet you can name is putting out season predictions right now. What are this team's biggest strengths? Weaknesses? Will they make the playoffs? The conference finals? The NBA Finals? All that and more.
The Boston Celtics' defense showed elite potential in the preseason, combining high turnover generation with dominant scoring suppression.
Ben Simmons' Achilles tear forces the Kings to search for another guard. They never should have given up on Devin Carter. The Celtics are reaping the benefits.
Three years ago, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard requested a trade. Since then, he’s become an intregal part of the team. The Celtics inked Pritchard to a $44 million extension. After helping Boston win a championship in 2024, Payton has improved every season since that trade request. He won the Sixth Man of the […]
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The Celtics enter Opening Day against the Detroit Pistons with a near‑full roster, only sidelining two‑way guard Devin Carter after a mononucleosis diagnosis that could keep him out for weeks. Boston finished preseason 4‑0, starting stars like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Paul George, though the regular‑season lineup remains uncertain. Detroit, fresh off a 3‑1 preseason run, will field Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, new addition John Collins and Jalen Duren. The Pistons have lost key pieces Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart but added Collins and Isaiah Joe. Both teams look to start strong in the Tuesday 3 p.m. ET tip‑off.
The NBA has rolled out a controversial “Specter” edition uniform for eight historic franchises, including the Boston Celtics, which will debut on Jan. 20, 2027 and appear in 11 games later this season. Critics slam the neon‑inspired design, tiny “Boston” lettering and claim it’s a cash‑grab aimed at hype‑beast fashion, while the league touts heritage‑inspired details. The blog notes the Celtics will wear the jersey only the league‑required three times, contrasting it with the team’s popular 2018‑19 green and yellow City Edition. Fans wonder if throwback kits would have honored history better.
CelticsBlog’s October 19 roundup compiles a flood of preseason news and predictions for Boston’s 2026‑27 campaign. Highlights include Paul George’s trade from the 76ers, his comments on staying long‑term, and his full‑court debut against Charlotte. The site also covers Devin Carter’s mono diagnosis, Payton Pritchard’s role debate, Jayson Tatum’s offensive surge, and power‑ranking debates about whether the Celtics can contend in the stacked Eastern Conference. Readers get links to interviews, expert season forecasts, and a preview of the team’s early test against the Hornets.
The CelticsDailyLinks roundup for Oct. 19, 2026 compiles dozens of headlines about Boston’s upcoming season, from preseason previews and power‑rank debates to player updates. It highlights Paul George’s trade from Philadelphia and his optimism about a "beautiful challenge" in Boston, Devin Carter’s mono diagnosis after signing a two‑way deal, and questions over Payton Pritchard’s starting role. The post also features season predictions, Jayson Tatum’s projected impact, and discussions on the team’s front‑court depth and playoff prospects in a loaded Eastern Conference.
Veteran center Andre Drummond has discussed his adjustment to the New York Knicks after joining the defending NBA champions during the offseason. Drummond was brought in to replace Mitchell Robinson, who departed for the Boston Celtics in free agency. Robinson’s exit represented New York’s most significant roster loss after Knicks owner James Dolan expressed reluctance […]
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