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While we await more Celtics news, listen to me gush about why last night was one of my favorite Celtics' wins of all time:
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Celtics Pull Off WIN of the YEAR | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell
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February 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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NEW STORY: Ron Harper Jr. arrived at Celtics training camp with no promise of an NBA contract.

Six months later, he put together a career night, outplaying Kevin Durant in an improbable Celtics win.

“I feel like it’s working out pretty good so far.”
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Joe Mazzulla trusted an unlikely guard in Celtics win over Rockets — and it paid off
Ron Harper Jr. started his first-ever NBA game on Wednesday night — and had a standout game in an improbable Celtics win over the Rockets.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The Celtics are rolling out a surprising starting lineup in the wake of multiple injuries on Wednesday night:
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Celtics announce surprising starting lineup vs Rockets in wake of multiple injuries
With Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser sidelined, the Celtics are rolling out a double-big starting lineup that also includes two-way player Ron Harper Jr.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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The Celtics will be severely shorthanded when they face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night:
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Celtics share lengthy injury report ahead of Rockets game
Sam Hauser is out and Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play when the Celtics take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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New You Got Boston podcast!

- Some early thoughts on the Anfernee Simons/Nikola Vucevic trade
- Payton Pritchard thrives in his first game off the bench
- Jaylen Brown continues dominating

Full episode on @CelticsCLNS:
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Celtics TRADE Anfernee Simons, Move Pritchard to Bench, Beat Mavericks | You Got Boston Podcast
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February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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NEW STORY: For Xavier Tillman, the Anfernee Simons trade is a family affair because their kids became best friends.

“That’s the hardest part for sure. The kids are building these relationships that they hope are lifelong.”

Inside the human side of NBA trades:
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The Anfernee Simons trade means more than most fans realize
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February 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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NEW: Payton Pritchard comes off the bench for the first time this season, just hours after Anfernee Simons was traded to Chicago.
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Celtics make big starting lineup change ahead of Mavericks game
Just hours after Anfernee Simons was traded to Chicago, Payton Pritchard comes off the bench for the first time this season.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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NEW: The Celtics have reportedly traded Anfernee Simons (and a second-round pick) for Nikola Vucevic.

Some quick thoughts, with much more to come:
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Anfernee Simons’ tenure with the Celtics has come to an end
The Celtics have reportedly traded Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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NEW FEATURE: Amid a career season, Jaylen Brown has continued to invest in educational opportunities in Boston.

"The best legacy that you can leave is winning. But on top of winning, it’s how you affected the community."
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Jaylen Brown is building a Celtics legacy that has nothing to do with basketball
Brown is in the middle of the best season of his NBA career, but that hasn’t detracted from his off-court work. An educational fair his foundation hosted in Roxbury on Saturday further reinforced that...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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NEW STORY: Sunday's game between the Bucks & Celtics could have just been another run-of-the-mill game.

But Pioneers Day meant that it was far from that.

“It just put things in perspective what it means to be a Celtic.”
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Celtics win over the Bucks was much bigger than basketball
The Celtics blew out the Bucks in a Sunday matinee game. But, in the first inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic, the basketball (rightfully) felt secondary.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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NEW: Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play on Friday against the Sacramento Kings.
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Celtics injury report reveals star dealing with 2 injuries
Jaylen Brown is unlikely to play in Friday’s Celtics game against the Kings as he deals with multiple injuries.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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NEW: Both Luka Garza and Amari Williams could see increased minutes vs the Hawks, as Neemias Queta finally takes a night off with an illness he's been dealing with since Friday.

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Celtics injury report reveals team will be without 1 starter vs Hawks
Neemias Queta is out on Monday night as he continues to deal with illness.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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NEW: Jaylen Brown and the NBPA condemned the killings in Minneapolis this past week.

“Our players, we don’t stand for it. We demand accountability."

“Something needs to be said.”
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Jaylen Brown, NBA players condemn Minneapolis shootings: “We demand accountability”
Jaylen Brown, who has served as an NBPA Vice President since 2019, spoke out about recent killings in Minneapolis perpetrated by ICE.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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My voice is back, and so is You Got Boston!

New episode out on @celticsclns.bsky.social now:
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Jrue Holiday returns & Celtics keep winning! | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell
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January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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NEW: Luka Garza and Neemias Queta are both questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Blazers.

That could pave the way for another opportunity for rookie center Amari Williams:
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New Celtics injury report means rookie center could see extended opportunity vs Blazers
Amari Williams could see extended run with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza both dealing with illness ahead of Monday’s game against the Blazers.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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NEW: The Celtics have a superpower, and it's being the hardest-playing team on the floor.

“We don’t always play perfect, but you can guarantee that we play hard."

"That’s stuff that I think the city of Boston represents.”

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The Celtics have a superpower — and it was on full display against the Nets
Friday’s double-overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets saw clutch shotmaking from Hugo Gonzalez, a triple-double from Jaylen Brown, and 32 points from Payton Pritchard. But above all, it exemplified the ...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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NEW: Despite some shooting struggles, I think there's a legitimate All-Star case for Derrick White to be made.

And, I'm not the only one.

”Regardless of what the stats look like,” Jaylen Brown said, “Derrick White is an All-Star.”
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Derrick White is an All-Star — but don’t take it from me
White is having one of the most inefficient seasons in his NBA career. That’s besides the point, says Jaylen Brown and coaches around the NBA.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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NEW: Despite some shooting struggles, I think there's a legitimate All-Star case for Derrick White to be made.

And, I'm not the only one.

”Regardless of what the stats look like,” Jaylen Brown said, “Derrick White is an All-Star.”
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Derrick White is an All-Star — but don’t take it from me
White is having one of the most inefficient seasons in his NBA career. That’s besides the point, says Jaylen Brown and coaches around the NBA.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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NEW STORY: I just watched Jayson Tatum's 45-minute workout in front of the media at Celtics shootaround in Birmingham, Michigan.

Here's what I observed — plus some other thoughts on Jayson Tatum's sideline presence & potential return:
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I watched Jayson Tatum’s lengthy workout at Celtics shootaround — here’s what I observed
Tatum took the floor for a 45-minute workout in Birmingham, Michigan — and continues to show impressive signs of progress as he eyes a return this season.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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NEW STORY: Sam Hauser went off on Saturday night, but his under-the-radar impact has been there all year.

He's shooting 43% from three in January, but that's not all.

“He’s one of the better defenders that we have,” said Joe Mazzulla.

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Sam Hauser has been exactly what the Celtics have needed
Sam Hauser will make headlines for scoring 30 points in the Celtics win over the Hawks on Monday night. But his under-the-radar impact has been there all season.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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NEW STORY: On the heels of his high school jersey retirement, Jaylen Brown told the backstory behind his now-viral tweet, sharing that a former teacher predicted he'd one day be in jail.

His reflections might not be what you'd expect:
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Jaylen Brown finally tells story behind viral jail tweet — and much more
Brown saw his high school jersey retired at a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia. It was a full-circle moment.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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NEW: Kristaps Porzingis, who has only appeared in 17 of 43 Hawks games this season, is OUT tomorrow vs the Celtics.

Plus, more insight ahead of Celtics-Hawks:
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Celtics, Hawks injury reports reveal several key players are out
Payton Pritchard is dealing with left ankle soreness — and is doubtful for Saturday’s game between the Celtics and the Hawks.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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NEW STORY: Anfernee Simons was the star of the show in Thursday's comeback Celtics win against the Heat.

But it took more than just his ridiculous heater to erase a 19-point deficit.

"That's the sign of a good team, honestly,” said Jaylen Brown.
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Celtics massive comeback took much more than just Anfernee Simons
Simons was the star of the show in the Celtics comeback win over the Miami Heat. But, it was a full-team effort — that included big-time contributions from Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh, and others — to ge...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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NEW: Yesterday, the Maine Celtics signed Tosan Evbuomwan.

Just hours later, he helped propel them to a 20-point comeback, exploding for 21 points in his debut game. www.celticsblog.com/articles/129...
Newest Maine Celtics addition just went off in comeback win
Tosan Evbuomwan signed with the Maine Celtics on Wednesday. Just hours later, he exploded for 21 points and helped spearhead a comeback victory.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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The Miami Heat could be without several rotation players when they face the Celtics on Thursday night.

More on both team's availabilities:
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Miami Heat injury report vs Celtics shows team could be without several players
Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Davion Mitchell are all on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s game between the Heat and Celtics.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM