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Two Maine Celtics Could Be in the Mix for Contracts in Boston by Season's End

You never know what Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens will do at a given NBA trade deadline. Sometimes, he makes a splash, like landing Derrick White.

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Joe Mazzulla Predicted to Make Unpopular Lineup Decision When Jayson Tatum Returns

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has a good problem on his hands: he has more than five starter-worthy players on his roster. When Jayson Tatum returns from his Achilles tendon tear, that'll create a healthy competition to remain in the starting lineup.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Celtics Star Snubbed For Eastern Conference Player Of The Month

In the wake of being snubbed for the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award, Jaylen Brown dropped 50! This dominant performance put an end to the Los Angeles Clippers’ 6-game winning streak.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Jayson Tatum News / The SportsRush / January 5

NBA Analyst Believes Celtics Have a Legitimate Shot at Winning the East, Depending on Jayson Tatum’s Return

Before the 2025-26 NBA season began, the majority of the basketball community dismissed the Boston Celtics as a serious threat. As crazy as that may seem, the thought process was justified considering they would be without Jayson Tatum.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / January 5

Parquet Plays: How less playing time fueled Jordan Walsh

This Boston Celtics team is a reminder that the NBA season is waves. Josh Minott opened the year as a consistent presence in the starting lineup, starting

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Wire / January 5

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on mission: ‘Y’all focus on the wrong stuff in the media’

Jaylen Brown picked his spot, picked his matchup, and picked his moment. Brown’s already strong season took a sharp turn upward Saturday night, when he dropped 50 points against the Clippers and asked to take Kawhi Leonard defensively.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 4

Kevin Garnett Supports Jaylen Brown’s 'Best Two-Way Player' Declaration After 50-Point Dominance vs. Clippers

Jaylen Brown was not happy with the league’s decision to not crown him its best player in December and now he’s taken it out on the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Jaylen Brown praises Kawhi Leonard, reveals why he wanted to guard him

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard came into Saturday night’s contest against the Boston Celtics on arguably the best stretch of his NBA career. That, paired with his recent Player of the Month snub, gave Celtics star Jaylen Brown all the motivation he needed to have arguably the best game of his NBA career.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals how text from Jaylen Brown sparked historic performance in rout of Clippers

After the Boston Celtics pulled away from the Sacramento Kings for a 120-106 win on Thursday night, they had a flight to catch. But instead of relaxing on the plane, Celtics star Jaylen Brown was already thinking about how he was going to hound the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday evening.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 4

Jaylen Brown Is No Longer Jayson Tatum’s 'Robin': Gilbert Arenas

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most dominant teams in the East over the last decade. They have been a perennial championship contender and even added the elusive hardware in 2024 with an NBA title.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4

Shorthanded Bulls face Celtics' Jaylen Brown after 50-piece

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been a big problem for opposing NBA teams. He'll be the Chicago Bulls' problem for the first time this season when they visit the Celtics on Monday night.

Jaylen Brown News / thePeachBasket / January 4

Jaylen Brown’s 50-point Game Performance Overshadowed All Lineup Variables

Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game mission-driven night rendered rotation questions, including Ivica Zubac’s return, secondary to efficiency, intent, and control.

Jaylen Brown News / Stadium Rant / January 4

Salsa & Snubs: Jaylen Brown Has Career Night As Boston Celtics Continue To Win

On second thought, keep the snubs coming. Oh, and salsa, too. Days after the NBA announced that Jaylen Brown had shockingly missed out on being named Eastern Conference Player of the Month, the four-time All-Star had one of his best performances as a professional.