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Pritchard, Ron Harper Jr, Hugo, Jaylen, and Vucevic on the floor.
February 12, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pritchard, Ron Harper Jr, Hugo, Jaylen, and Vucevic on the floor.
Queta went down holding his left ankle but got back up. Vucevic was already at the table ready to check in. Queta was on the injury report today with a right ankle issue, so this is the other one.
February 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Queta went down holding his left ankle but got back up. Vucevic was already at the table ready to check in. Queta was on the injury report today with a right ankle issue, so this is the other one.
Simons' man sets the pick on the first possession of the game.
Every time we asked Joe about Anfernee's scoring, he always made it a point to praise his defense. Now let's see what he really thinks of Anfernee's defense and how often Joe puts him into the actions.
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Simons' man sets the pick on the first possession of the game.
No double bigs tonight. Brown, Hauser, Queta, Baylor and Derrick start the game.
February 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
No double bigs tonight. Brown, Hauser, Queta, Baylor and Derrick start the game.
Every time we asked Joe about Anfernee's scoring, he always made it a point to praise his defense. Now let's see what he really thinks of Anfernee's defense and how often Joe puts him into the actions.
February 12, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Every time we asked Joe about Anfernee's scoring, he always made it a point to praise his defense. Now let's see what he really thinks of Anfernee's defense and how often Joe puts him into the actions.
Jaylen Brown and his mom accept his Player of the Month award and his selection to the All Star game
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Jaylen Brown and his mom accept his Player of the Month award and his selection to the All Star game
I'm saying Simons drops 40 in a loss. What do you all think?
February 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I'm saying Simons drops 40 in a loss. What do you all think?
Anfernee Simons back as a Bull, warming up before facing the Celtics
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Anfernee Simons back as a Bull, warming up before facing the Celtics
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New at Celtics On SI: Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon
Jayson Tatum hasn’t committed to coming back this season. It’s a reasonable position to take considering he’s still rehabbing, and with that brings a possibilit
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February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
New at Celtics On SI: Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
New at Celtics On SI: Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon
Jayson Tatum hasn’t committed to coming back this season. It’s a reasonable position to take considering he’s still rehabbing, and with that brings a possibilit
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February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
New at Celtics On SI: Three Reasons To Believe Jayson Tatum is Absolutely Coming Back Soon www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
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New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking
I’ll be doing regular Q&As here on SI and on my Locked On Celtics podcast. You can submit questions at JohnKaralis.com/mailbag, and those questions will be answ
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February 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Both Hauser and Queta are AVAILABLE tonight
Sam Hauser is PROBABLE tomorrow vs. Chicago with lower back spasms.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
February 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Both Hauser and Queta are AVAILABLE tonight
New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking
I’ll be doing regular Q&As here on SI and on my Locked On Celtics podcast. You can submit questions at JohnKaralis.com/mailbag, and those questions will be answ
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February 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
New at Celtics On SI — Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum's Fit, Nikola Vucevic's Defense, and Tanking www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
25 points in the first quarter for Victor Wembanyama .... so he's on pace for 100 points tonight.
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
25 points in the first quarter for Victor Wembanyama .... so he's on pace for 100 points tonight.
First I've seen that. Not sure what that means
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
First I've seen that. Not sure what that means
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Good article, John!
February 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Good article, John!
Jayson Tatum Explains Why He's Been on the Boston Celtics Bench During His Injury Rehab www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Jayson Tatum Explains Why He's Been on the Boston Celtics Bench During His Injury Rehab
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum continues to make strides towards a return, most recently practicing at the Auerbach Center with the Maine Celtics on Monday. According to
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February 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Jayson Tatum Explains Why He's Been on the Boston Celtics Bench During His Injury Rehab www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
Sam Hauser is PROBABLE tomorrow vs. Chicago with lower back spasms.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
February 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Sam Hauser is PROBABLE tomorrow vs. Chicago with lower back spasms.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
Neemias Queta appears on the injury report, PROBABLE with a right ankle sprain.
Jayson Tatum remains out.
Yes I do. I still think early March is the best target. Basically a month from now to get through the soreness of the ramp-up phase ... and also get past the All Star break and Western swing to return at home.
Hi John—what’s your best guess? Do you think Jayson Tatum comes back this season?
February 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Yes I do. I still think early March is the best target. Basically a month from now to get through the soreness of the ramp-up phase ... and also get past the All Star break and Western swing to return at home.
New at Celtics On SI: Jayson Tatum Practices, But Remains Non-Committal About Boston Celtics Return
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Jayson Tatum Practices, But Remains Non-Committal About Boston Celtics Return
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum spoke to the media on Tuesday, his first time answering questions since media day. At that point, he’d already made a fair amount of progr
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February 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
New at Celtics On SI: Jayson Tatum Practices, But Remains Non-Committal About Boston Celtics Return
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Jayson Tatum did speak today. He did not say when or if he's coming back. Story coming up
February 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Jayson Tatum did speak today. He did not say when or if he's coming back. Story coming up
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Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
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Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets game Monday night was marred by an extended fight that involved Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabaté, Miles Bridges, and Isaiah
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February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
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Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
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Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets game Monday night was marred by an extended fight that involved Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabaté, Miles Bridges, and Isaiah
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February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Jaylen Brown on Pistons-Hornets fight: 'We need more of that on the C's'
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Jayson Tatum is back on the practice floor!
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New Podcast on it: youtu.be/0vRnk_p9NG0
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New Podcast on it: youtu.be/0vRnk_p9NG0
Jayson Tatum Takes Another Major Step Forward In Achilles Rehab
Jayson Tatum’s rehab process is quickly taking its next steps. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported yesterday on the ABC broadcast that “Jayson Tatum has started con
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February 10, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Jayson Tatum is back on the practice floor!
Read about it: www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
New Podcast on it: youtu.be/0vRnk_p9NG0
Read about it: www.si.com/nba/celtics/...
New Podcast on it: youtu.be/0vRnk_p9NG0
Should Vucevic start or come off the bench? Should the C's keep trying the double big? Here's my analysis of the right combinations for the Celtics moving forward
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Projecting the Boston Celtics Starting Lineup and Rotation After Nikola Vucevic Trade
In some ways, Nikola Vucevic’s first two games with the Celtics have been “what you see is what you get.” He hasn’t shot the ball well yet, but he’ll pop out to
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February 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Should Vucevic start or come off the bench? Should the C's keep trying the double big? Here's my analysis of the right combinations for the Celtics moving forward
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