Gio Rivera
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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla offered an open invitation to those in Boston’s locker room amid the deadly unrest in Minnesota sparked by fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents.
From pregame yesterday: www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
From pregame yesterday: www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
“I’d rather have those conversations”: Joe Mazzulla addresses deadly Minnesota shootings
“Everyone has a way to use their platform differently.”
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January 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla offered an open invitation to those in Boston’s locker room amid the deadly unrest in Minnesota sparked by fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents.
From pregame yesterday: www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
From pregame yesterday: www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
Amari Williams drew strong reviews from teammates after logging a career-high in minutes against the Trail Blazers. Looking ahead, Boston intends to continue acclimating the 23-year-old.
“It’ll be fun playing with him.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
“It’ll be fun playing with him.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
Celtics’ Amari Williams unveiled ‘exceptional’ potential against Trail Blazers
“We’re gonna have to learn on the fly when he gets in, but it should be quick.”
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January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Amari Williams drew strong reviews from teammates after logging a career-high in minutes against the Trail Blazers. Looking ahead, Boston intends to continue acclimating the 23-year-old.
“It’ll be fun playing with him.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
“It’ll be fun playing with him.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
Jrue Holiday's Boston return: 14 points, 5/11 FG, four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Jrue Holiday's Boston return: 14 points, 5/11 FG, four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block
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When Tatum comes back, refs will forget about JB and make up for lost time going after their favorite target.
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 AM
When Tatum comes back, refs will forget about JB and make up for lost time going after their favorite target.
Jaylen Brown's technical foul tonight vs. Portland gives him seven on the year, topping last season's total (six).
We haven't even reached the All-Star break yet.
We haven't even reached the All-Star break yet.
January 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Jaylen Brown's technical foul tonight vs. Portland gives him seven on the year, topping last season's total (six).
We haven't even reached the All-Star break yet.
We haven't even reached the All-Star break yet.
Payton Pritchard - to no surprise - beats the halftime buzzer with a 12-foot fadeaway jumper, giving the Celtics a 52-37 lead over Portland.
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Payton Pritchard - to no surprise - beats the halftime buzzer with a 12-foot fadeaway jumper, giving the Celtics a 52-37 lead over Portland.
Jrue Holiday is shooting 2/3 from three.
The Celtics have gone 4/18 (22.2%), still ahead with a 35-23 advantage over the Trail Blazers.
The Celtics have gone 4/18 (22.2%), still ahead with a 35-23 advantage over the Trail Blazers.
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Jrue Holiday is shooting 2/3 from three.
The Celtics have gone 4/18 (22.2%), still ahead with a 35-23 advantage over the Trail Blazers.
The Celtics have gone 4/18 (22.2%), still ahead with a 35-23 advantage over the Trail Blazers.
The Celtics welcome Jrue Holiday back to Boston with a tribute video for the 2024 NBA champion:
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
The Celtics welcome Jrue Holiday back to Boston with a tribute video for the 2024 NBA champion:
It’s Jan. 26 and there’s still confetti from the Celtics’ Banner 18 clincher falling from the rafters here at TD Garden… that was 588 days ago.
January 27, 2026 at 1:12 AM
It’s Jan. 26 and there’s still confetti from the Celtics’ Banner 18 clincher falling from the rafters here at TD Garden… that was 588 days ago.
Jrue Holiday’s TD Garden reception:
January 27, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Jrue Holiday’s TD Garden reception:
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Minnesota:
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Minnesota:
Jrue Holiday and the Time Lord:
January 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Jrue Holiday and the Time Lord:
Lots of folks on the Celtics’ sideline are getting a kick out of this Payton Pritchard depiction in tonight’s free poster giveaway.
“That’s Pedro Prichard,” God Shammgod Jr. said.
“That’s Pedro Prichard,” God Shammgod Jr. said.
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Lots of folks on the Celtics’ sideline are getting a kick out of this Payton Pritchard depiction in tonight’s free poster giveaway.
“That’s Pedro Prichard,” God Shammgod Jr. said.
“That’s Pedro Prichard,” God Shammgod Jr. said.
Neither two feet of snow nor criminally-poor shoveling jobs on Causeway St. could prevent us from being in the building tonight.
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Neither two feet of snow nor criminally-poor shoveling jobs on Causeway St. could prevent us from being in the building tonight.
I spoke with Expresso's Francisco Martins about Neemias Queta’s development from a backup in the shadows of Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet to a key contributing starter for this season’s surging Celtics: tribuna.expresso.pt/nba/2026-01-...
O pulo de Neemias Queta que é “difícil de ignorar”
Titular pela primeira vez na carreira, o jogador português dos Boston Celtics está a registar números inéditos. Evolução face à época anterior é uma das maiores da liga e suscitou rumores quanto a uma...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
I spoke with Expresso's Francisco Martins about Neemias Queta’s development from a backup in the shadows of Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet to a key contributing starter for this season’s surging Celtics: tribuna.expresso.pt/nba/2026-01-...
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The last time the Seahawks and Patriots played for a Super Bowl, we got an all-time classic…
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The last time the Seahawks and Patriots played for a Super Bowl, we got an all-time classic…
Nothing warms up New England on a 28-degree day buried under two feet of snow quite like a trip back to the Super Bowl!
Maye-V-P!!!! #Patriots
Maye-V-P!!!! #Patriots
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Nothing warms up New England on a 28-degree day buried under two feet of snow quite like a trip back to the Super Bowl!
Maye-V-P!!!! #Patriots
Maye-V-P!!!! #Patriots
RETURN OF THE MACK!!!!!
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
RETURN OF THE MACK!!!!!
Josh McDaniels has an obsession with inopportune runs with a sprinkle of an unnecessary trick play that the moment didn’t call for.
That was an impressive fumbled opportunity by the Patriots.
That was an impressive fumbled opportunity by the Patriots.
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Josh McDaniels has an obsession with inopportune runs with a sprinkle of an unnecessary trick play that the moment didn’t call for.
That was an impressive fumbled opportunity by the Patriots.
That was an impressive fumbled opportunity by the Patriots.
Now we can (finally) breathe.
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Now we can (finally) breathe.
I’m no football expert, but Christian Gonzalez probably shouldn’t underestimate Stidham nor should he miscommunicate in the red zone either.
Just saying.
Just saying.
January 25, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I’m no football expert, but Christian Gonzalez probably shouldn’t underestimate Stidham nor should he miscommunicate in the red zone either.
Just saying.
Just saying.
NEW STORY: Defending the perimeter proved a steep climb for the Celtics in Chicago. Less than 24 hours after a double-OT win in Brooklyn, fatigue showed, but Boston offered no excuses.
“We’re not gonna give ourselves any of those types of excuses.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
“We’re not gonna give ourselves any of those types of excuses.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
Despite circumstances, Celtics won’t excuse their loss to Bulls: “We don’t care.”
Boston suffered a bitter defeat in the freezing temperatures of Chicago on Saturday night.
www.celticsblog.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
NEW STORY: Defending the perimeter proved a steep climb for the Celtics in Chicago. Less than 24 hours after a double-OT win in Brooklyn, fatigue showed, but Boston offered no excuses.
“We’re not gonna give ourselves any of those types of excuses.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
“We’re not gonna give ourselves any of those types of excuses.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/130...
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the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM
the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens
Joe Mazzulla benched Hugo González after he got caught in a Nets screen for Michael Porter Jr. in the 1st quarter.
González admitted it was the right move: “He was right. You can be mad if you think that you did the right thing and he subs you out, but he was right. What I did was some bull****.”
González admitted it was the right move: “He was right. You can be mad if you think that you did the right thing and he subs you out, but he was right. What I did was some bull****.”
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Joe Mazzulla benched Hugo González after he got caught in a Nets screen for Michael Porter Jr. in the 1st quarter.
González admitted it was the right move: “He was right. You can be mad if you think that you did the right thing and he subs you out, but he was right. What I did was some bull****.”
González admitted it was the right move: “He was right. You can be mad if you think that you did the right thing and he subs you out, but he was right. What I did was some bull****.”