Boston Celtics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is all the way back with 1st-half heater vs. Magic

The Boston Celtics are already banged up after a very physical series with the Orlando Magic, and the defending champs are looking to take care of business quickly and get some rest before the second round in their title defense.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Makes NBA History on Friday

There was a lot of concern surrounding Jayson Tatum after the six-time All-Star missed Game 2 of the Boston Celtics' NBA playoffs first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday due to a wrist injury.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / April 25

Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Makes Clear Jayson Tatum Statement

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 109-100 to take a 2-0 lead in their series. Playing without Jayson Tatum, the Celtics were led by All-Star forward Jaylen Brown.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'Most 15-assist NBA games' quiz

Jrue Holiday News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Celtics Make Unfortunate Jrue Holiday Announcement Before Game 3

After winning the first two games of their playoff run, the Boston Celtics currently own a 2-0 series lead over the Orlando Magic. On Friday night, both teams will face off in Orlando for the first time in the series.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

3 Things to Watch in Celtics vs. Magic Game 3

The Boston Celtics are looking to win another game against the Orlando Magic as they look to sweep them. They already have a 2-0 lead on them, but they are looking to end the series as soon as possible.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Celtics Sends 5-Word Message After Unfortunate Injury News

The Boston Celtics enter Game 3 with their backs against the wall after worrying injuries to key contributors in their first two playoff victories over the Orlando Magic.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 25

Celtics could be shorthanded for Game 3 vs. Magic

The Celtics could be shorthanded for Friday’s Game 3 in Orlando. In their initial injury report on Thursday, the team listed Jrue Holiday as questionable with a right hamstring strain and Jayson Tatum as doubtful with a right distal radius bone bruise, tweets Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 25

'Guess I Did Something Right,' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Reacts to Rowdy Celtics Fans

The 41-41 Orlando Magic are currently trailing the 61-21 Boston Celtics in their first round playoff matchup, 0-2, as the best-of-seven series heads to the Kia Center for Game 3 on Friday.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

2x Olympians Lauren, Jrue Holiday are now NWSL club owners

Lauren and Jrue Holiday are stepping into a bold new chapter—not as athletes this time, but as team owners. The two-time Olympians have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust, according to reports by ESPN.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 24

Celtics reveal Jayson Tatum's status for Game 3 against Magic

Tatum suffered a bone bruise in his right wrist during Game 1.

Joe Mazzulla explains in one word why he shouted at Tatum to get up

Jaylen Brown steps up as Celtics show off their dominance

Extent of Jimmy Butler's injury revealed

How the Warriors' momentum is at risk amid Butler injury scare

Former Warriors executive Bob Myers should avoid Suns job at all costs

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jaylen Brown moves up another rung in Celtics lore

With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the first time in his playoff career, Jaylen Brown answered the bell for the Celtics in their 109-100 Game 2 victory over the Magic on Wednesday.

Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoffs

Celtics big man responds to physical Magic: We won't let teams 'punk us'

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'NBA No. 3 draft picks in the lottery era' quiz