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Predict the Celtics win total this year (Staff Roundtable)

For the final roundtable, I asked the staff to come up with a wins prediction. We will all forget about this in the Fall, but as of today this is where we stand. Ian Inangelo Even without Brown, I think this Celtics team will have similar success to the team last season. This team is […]

Chris Cenac Jr. showed us everything at Summer League

Summer League isn’t the finish line and progression isn’t linear, but it didn’t take long for 19-year-old Chris Cenac Jr. to command attention in that arena.    Game after game, Cenac checked several important boxes, showcasing elite rim protection, impressive mobility, and flashes of an evolving offensive skill set that stood out throughout post-draft exhibition. Across four games, Cenac averaged 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 turnovers on 37/27/71 shooting splits in just […]

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Banner Years: 1962, Celtics survive two Game 7s in toughest challenge yet

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. If the Boston Celtics were ever going to have their championship streak broken, 1962 was the year. Playing just two playoff rounds doesn’t sound too […]

Jaylen Brown’s decade with the Celtics prepared him for the Sixers’ spotlight

Spending a decade with the Boston Celtics prepared Jaylen Brown for just about everything. He now brings that experience to a rebuilt Philadelphia 76ers team seeking its first championship in 43 years. Fully cognizant of the implications that come with playing in Philadelphia — a long-storied Boston rival — and alongside a star-studded group featuring […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/6/26

Herald Celtics sign second-round draft pick after return-to-college rumors Globe Grant Williams explains relationship dynamic between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Watch live and follow updates: Jaylen Brown introduced as a 76er CelticsBlog Banner Years: 1961, Celtics achieve elite status with third straight championship Dillon Mitchell is officially staying with the Celtics after signing a two-way […]

Banner Years: 1961, Celtics achieve elite status with third straight championship

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. Elite Three-Peat The Boston Celtics reached an elite milestone by winning the NBA Finals in 1961, adding to their 1959 and 1960 banners. They became […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/5/26

Globe Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. talks surrendering his number to Paul George and the stability of his new three-year deal CelticsBlog Banner Years: 1960, it’s Celtics vs. Hawks again, plus Wilt arrives What are the top 5 East teams this year? (Staff Roundtable) What’s one NBA take you think will be proven right this […]

What are the top 5 East teams this year? (Staff Roundtable)

For this roundtable, I thought I’d poll the staff on the Eastern Conference elite. Here was my question: What are the top 5 teams in the East right now? (your own personal power ranking) Ian Inangelo My top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference are: 1. New York Knicks, 2. Philadelphia 76ers, 3. Miami Heat, […]

Banner Years: 1960, it’s Celtics vs. Hawks again, plus Wilt arrives

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The regular season Something old and something new were the top stories in the NBA’s 1959-60 season, and both of them affected the Boston Celtics. […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/4/26

Herald Celtics’ Jordan Walsh dishes on chats with Paul George, new contract and LeBron-to-Philly CelticsBlog Ron Harper Jr. talks new contract, giving Paul George his number, and more Banner Years: 1959, the eight-peat begins in Boston NBA draft rules would leave Dillon Mitchell’s Celtics rights uncertain Celtics Reacts Survey: would you rather with Curry, AD, […]

Ron Harper Jr. talks new contract, giving Paul George his number, and more

BOSTON — Ron Harper Jr. vividly remembers what it was like to be a little kid attending basketball camps and hoping to meet an NBA player. So, on Tuesday afternoon, when he was the guest of honor at the Junior Celtics Academy, it was a full-circle moment. The 26-year-old Celtic guard answered a litany of […]

Celtics Reacts Survey: would you rather with Curry, AD, or KD

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Social media speculation turned into unfounded internet rumor last weekend when Sports Illustrated’s John Karalis — […]

NBA draft rules would leave Dillon Mitchell’s Celtics rights uncertain

The Celtics and several other teams await the appeals process following a shocking federal court ruling this past week that could allow Class of 2022 players like Dillon Mitchell to return to college for a fifth season. St. John’s would reportedly have a roster spot and interest in Mitchell’s return, according to Adam Zagoria. Mitchell […]

Banner Years: 1959, the eight-peat begins in Boston

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The regular season When the 1958-59 season began, Bill Russell was in an unfamiliar position: he was not a reigning champion. From his junior year […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/3/26

Globe Ranking the top five teams in the Eastern Conference after the 76ers’ big summer CelticsBlog Banner Years: 1957, two amazing rookies arrive, and the Celtics’ dynasty begins Which young Celtic will make the biggest leap? (Staff Roundtable) Welcome to Celtics History Month on CelticsBlog CLNS Media Will Paul George be Perfect Fit with Celtics? […]

Celtics could lose standout rookie to college basketball, per report

Celtics rookie Dillon Mitchell could be returning to St. John’s for one more season, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Mitchell was drafted 40th overall after a collegiate career that included stints at the University of Texas and St. John’s. The 22-year-old was a Summer League standout for Boston, averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds […]

Which young Celtic will make the biggest leap? (Staff Roundtable)

For this installment of the Staff Roundtable, I asked the crew “Who makes the biggest developmental leap next season?” Below are the answers: Ian Inangelo I feel like Hugo Gonzalez will make the biggest developmental leap going into next season. After a rookie year where he was able to show a lot of potential more […]

Welcome to Celtics History Month on CelticsBlog

With such a storied franchise as the Boston Celtics, there are naturally a lot of stories. It is kind of like walking around Rome. You stop to catch your breath and sit down on a wall, and you realize you are sitting on something that a centurion solider might have rested on as well. Turn […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/2/26

CelticsBlog Who will be the bottom 3 teams in the league next season? Celtics Wire Joe Mazzulla on impact of players, coaching, chaos on Celtics success Ranking biggest mistakes of Celtics President Brad Stevens Who plays most for Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, or Baylor Scheierman? Jordan Walsh breaks down how extension impacts pressure, […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/1/26

Globe Did NBA players agree to a hard cap disguised as the apron system? At least one player agent thinks so. CelticsBlog What is the next big move for the Celtics? (Staff Roundtable) SB Nation Reacts: contender status confirmed CLNS Media Should Neemias Queta or Mitchell Robinson start at center? Law Murray: The Celtics Are […]

SB Nation Reacts: contender status confirmed

Give us a minute. It’s been a summer. Let’s get this straight. After coughing up a 3-1 lead to the 76ers in the first round of last year’s playoffs, we traded Jaylen Brown to Philly AND they added LeBron James? The Knicks are defending champs and Kawhi Leonard might be a Toronto Raptor again? Like […]

What is the next big move for the Celtics? (Staff Roundtable)

Next in the series of roundtables is a question about what’s coming next. Specifically I asked them to predict the next major roster move between now and the trade deadline (something beyond 2-ways or camp invites). Here’s what we came up with. Ian Inangelo Between now and the trade deadline I think the next major […]