Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla named finalist for NBA coach of the year

Boston Celtics Mazzola is competing with Detroit’s J.B. Bickerstaff and San Antonio’s Mitch Johnson for the award. Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzola applauds as his team heads to the bench for a while during the first half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Boston. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Celtics crowd … Read more

Tatum, Celtics rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

Boston Celtics Tatum scored 21 points in the first half and played in only his 17th game this season after surgery last May to repair the Achilles tendon. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum goes into a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half. AP Photo/Robert F. Bucati By Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press April … Read more

With Joel Embiid out, these Celtics better pummel the 76ers on the glass

Boston Celtics Rebound points and second chances could be key for Boston’s offense in this series. Neemias Quetta AP Photo/Matt Rourke After declaring his career “dead in the water,” Jordan Walsh gets a playoff shot at revival Joe Mazzola explained why he shrugged off the praise during his Coach of the Year conversation comment One … Read more

Celtics to face Philadelphia 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs

Boston Celtics Game 1 between the Celtics and Sixers will kick off on Sunday afternoon. Derrick White and the Celtics will face the Sixers over the next two weeks. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Boston Celtics finally know who they’ll face in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Boston will face the Philadelphia … Read more

Scheierman goes off to spark improbable Celtics win

Boston Celtics Sherman had an incredible hot streak in the third quarter, electrifying the TD Garden crowd that showed up despite the lack of star power on display. Celtics’ Baylor Sherman scored on pressure from Orlando’s Jalen Suggs during the second quarter. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Baylor Sherman and Ron Harper Jr. were electric for … Read more

Knicks beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to Madison Square Garden

Boston Celtics Tatum finished his career scoring 24 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and providing eight assists in his first game at Madison Square Garden, where he tore his Achilles tendon in the playoffs last season. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, center, shoots at Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, left, and forward Jordan Walsh during … Read more

Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series

Boston Celtics With the win, the Celtics moved closer to securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) By Kyle … Read more

Derrick White talks beer, Bostonians, and a Celtics playoff run

Boston Celtics “When you wear a Celtic uniform, you are judged on one thing.” Derek White, Julian Edelman, Zdeno Chara and Garrett Crochet were on hand for Samuel Adams’ launch party for their new line of beers on Saturday. Josh Reynolds/AP Content Services by Sam Adams Derek White hails from Colorado. But the 31-year-old Celtics … Read more

Cleveland radio host says Cavaliers are ‘scared’ of facing Celtics

Boston Celtics “They don’t want to play Boston in the second round because they’re afraid.” Fans hold up signs during the 2024 Celtics-Cavs series Daniel Parhizkaran/Global Staff Tatum and Brown lead the Celtics to a 115-101 victory over the Raptors Painter who claims injury at Bill Belichick’s house is suing over allegedly unsafe work location … Read more