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Luke Kornet sent Celtics harsh reminder of last year's pivotal playoff mistake
Luke Kornet has only continued his success since leaving the Boston Celtics. He and the San Antonio Spurs now have a shot at the title. More than that, Kornet's contributions prove the Celtics chose wrong with him last year.
Trading Jaylen Brown makes zero sense for Celtics - unless it's for Giannis
If Boston isn't getting back a superstar like Giannis, there's no reason for them to trade Jaylen Brown.
Bill Simmons links Trey Murphy III to Celtics ahead of 3-week trade window
According to Bill Simmons, the Boston Celtics could target Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III to bolster their core this offseason.
Celtics' seemingly dire homecourt issue has become a leaguewide plague
The Celtics have a TD Garden problem, but when taking a broader look around the league, they may not be alone.
Unlikely Celtics alum just made his surprising return to the NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics have had enough success over the past decade or so that it's not surprising that one or more of their former players have made it to the NBA Finals. However, no one would have thought one not too obscure Celtics alum would have made it.
OKC heartbreak a poignant lesson the Celtics must follow when rebuilding roster
There's a lesson to be learned from the failures of the Thunder that the Celtics must apply this summer and beyond.
Shaquille O'Neal sends clear warning to Celtics over potential Giannis trade
Shaquille O'Neal believes change is necessary, but that the Boston Celtics should move forward with franchise cornerstones Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
NBA Playoffs should offer surprising hope and optimism for young Celtics
It's hard to find optimism for Celtics fans, but weirdly, they should be hopeful about their young players based on how the playoffs have gone.
Thunder loss warps superstar trade landscape for Celtics this summer
If the Celtics want to trade for a superstar, that proposition may have just gotten a lot harder with the Thunder's West Finals loss to the Spurs.
Luigi Suigo, the 'Italian Wemby,' could give Celtics 1-2 center punch they need
Here's a scouting report on Luigi Suigo. The "Italian Wemby" is a skilled center who stands nearly 7-foot-3 and offers a promising foundation on both sides of the ball.
Celtics that need to be shown the door or the bench
The Boston Celtics must improve their roster after a first-round playoff exit, which means sending multiple players packing.
Celtics need to add forgotten missing element to frontcourt this offseason
All the buzz to start the summer is around the Celtics’ big men. Is Neemias Queta good enough? Is Luka Garza an NBA Backup? Do we need a stretch big? Do we need
How NBA's draft lottery reform impacts Celtics' traded future picks
Several years ago, the Celtics parted with some valuable future draft picks. Thanks to the NBA's new lottery reform, they could be giving up a pretty penny.
Dylan Harper's extraordinary performance giving Celtics fans Jayson Tatum flashbacks
Dylan Harper has looked quite good for a rookie getting his first taste of the NBA Playoffs. So much so that his play is very reminiscent of Jayson Tatum's rookie playoff run with the Boston Celtics in 2018.
Watching NBA playoffs play out has only made Celtics' collapse more agonizing
There have been some unexpected variables in the NBA playoffs, and they've only made Boston's first-round exit that much more frustrating.
Why the Magic's latest coaching hire should have the Celtics on high alert
The Magic named Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. The next domino to fall in Orlando will be even more significant.
Celtics' best path forward this summer not going to be popular with fans
As time passes, the best path forward for the Celtics is becoming clear, but it's likely not one that is going to make fans happy.
What lack of Bucks-Celtics trade talks on Giannis means for Jaylen Brown
Assessing how to interpret the lack of dialogue between the Celtics and Bucks right now regarding a potential trade that would send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston.
Celtics know exactly how Knicks feel after Mitchell Robinson's badly-timed injury
The New York Knicks suffered a substantial blow with Mitchell Robinson's latest injury. As badly timed as this is, the Boston Celtics definitely know how this all feels, both with the injury and the timing.
Celtics' Lashbrook one of two Trail Blazers' coaching finalists with Boston ties
In 2024-25, Tyler Lashbrook became the first coach in Maine Celtics history to win Coach of the Month. He then returned to Boston as an assistant. His work included a pivotal role in helping Hugo Gonzalez find success in his rookie year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his feelings on Celtics fans clear amidst trade rumors
Giannis Antetokounmpo shouted out Celtics fans for their passion, during a Twitch stream appearance with the streamer "Marlon."
Blazers reportedly prioritizing Giannis over Jaylen Brown, but face major hurdle
Examining the differences between the Celtics and Trail Blazers' paths to acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and why they may have arrived at different conclusions.
Derrick White for Aaron Gordon trade tempting, but ill-advised for Celtics
While the Celtics and Nuggets could be a match as trade partners, Boston shouldn't move an elite role player for someone who's now subject to concern about how often they can live up to that billing.
Robert Williams-Celtics reunion would open them up to familiar risk again
Robert Williams III will be on the market this summer and the Boston Celtics need frontcourt help. A reunion could be in the works, but the Celtics should be wary of the risk that comes with Williams.
Why Celtics still have shot at coveted free agent target, despite latest report
The Celtics could use their $27 million TPE to absorb Ayo Dosunmu in a sign-and-trade, though the Timberwolves are expected to outbid their $15 million MLE.