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Derrick White, Celtics pull away from banged-up Heat

Derrick White made 9 of 14 3-point attempts and scored a game-high 33 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 home victory over the short-handed Miami Heat on Friday night.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown Sends Challenge to Warriors' Steph Curry

Jaylen Brown believes Steph Curry cannot guard him enough in a 1-on-1 setting to win head-to-head, man-to-man. Brown shared the opinion while speaking to streamer DDG on a live Twitch stream on Wednesday afternoon.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 19

Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back against the Heat

After winning five straight, seven of eight and 10 of 12, the Celtics now find themselves amid a mini two-game losing streak for the first time since early November.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 19

Celtics small ball leading to offensive surge and defensive dip

The Celtics entered Monday’s meeting against arguably the most physically imposing front court in the league with one rotation center — Neemias Queta. With Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman out of the rotation for now, Josh Minott has started to handle the backup big minutes.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Jaylen Brown thrives in new NBA 2K26 Ratings Update

A new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update has dropped, making it the second one for the month of December. Players like Jaylen Brown and Stephon Castle received significant boosts to their OVR, as well as several other players across various teams.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / December 19

From Luke Kornet to Neemias Queta: the evolution of the Celtics center

The Celtics’ recent success has not only been built on stars and shot creation, but also on a quieter, more structural dominance inside. Over the last two seasons, Boston has found ways to maximize the impact of big men who were once considered marginal NBA players.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Jaylen Brown specifically calls out LeBron James for always flopping

Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 19

Jaylen Brown Calls Out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For His Foul-Baiting Antics

Jaylen Brown is known for his outspoken personality. While this has resulted in some interesting exchanges on the court, the star’s latest comments seemed to be pointed at a rival off the floor as well.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / December 19

Celtics' Jaylen Brown lighting up scoreboard entering clash vs. Heat

Boston's Jaylen Brown is having an MVP-caliber season, and he'll look to score at least 30 points for the sixth straight game when the Celtics host the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Wire / December 18

NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Heat

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points Monday against Detroit, but the box score didn’t tell the whole story. Brown missed seven free throws in a seven-point loss and took full responsibility afterward, per Jay King of The Athletic.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Clippers insider suggests Anfernee Simons trade idea with Celtics

The 2025-26 season thus far has been straight out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ worst nightmares. The roster they’ve put together is old, slow, and in shambles.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown guarantees Stephen Curry wouldn’t beat him 1-on-1

The Boston Celtics dominated the Golden State Warriors 125–85 on January 20, 2025, handing Stephen Curry and his squad their worst home loss in 40 years.

Brad Stevens News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Brad Stevens reveals trade deadline plans for the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been competitive this season without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics have started the season 15-11 and they are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline

The Celtics were not supposed to look like this. Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result few expected after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles last spring and the team lost much of its frontcourt rotation in the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Celtics May Consider Buying At Trade Deadline

The Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the 2025/26 season, boasting the 10th-best record in the league through their first 26 games, despite the loss of superstar Jayson Tatum in last year’s playoffs, as well as a majority of their big man rotation in free agency and trades.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / December 17

Celtics Nearly Pulled Off Stunning Trade for Jalen Brunson

A recent in-depth profile on Boston Celtics’ new lead owner Bill Chisholm contained an intriguing detail about the team’s past trade pursuits. Published in The Boston Globe, the piece by veteran beat writer Adam Himmelsbach explored Chisholm’s journey to acquiring the franchise and his deep-rooted passion for the organization.

Jayson Tatum News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Are The Boston Celtics Missing Jayson Tatum’s Presence?

The Boston Celtics were not expected to make any noise this season. The Achilles tear to superstar Jayson Tatum left Celtics fans in limbo. And, in the offseason, the team reached dire reconstruction moments out of necessity for financial reasons.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 16

Watch: Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 105 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics loss to the Pistons at the TD Garden. The Celtics lost their second straight game last night. 112-105 was the final score as Boston fell to the Eastern Conference leading Pistons at the TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / December 16

'I Blame Kim Kardashian': Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Shares Personal Take On $1.9B Reality Star

The last time Paul Pierce and Kim Kardashian were mentioned together in the same sentence was back in 2023, when both faced lawsuits from crypto investors over EthereumMax (EMAX).

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Derrick White Assigns Blame After Celtics' Loss to Pistons

Boston lost to Detroit at home Jaylen Brown had a strong game Derrick White assigned blame The Boston Celtics dropped a 112-105 home game to the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite a 34 point, eight rebound, seven assist performance from star forward Jaylen Brown, causing fans and players to react in late hours of the night.