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Gary Washburn
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Boston Globe National NBA writer giving thoughts on the NBA, other sports and various topics. UC Berkeley grad. Masters degree, Univ. of Nebraska.
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The Celtics’ 3-point attempts aren’t falling. Maybe it’s time to change their approach? - The Boston Globe
The Celtics missed 40 3-pointers and were dominated on the boards in a 105-103 loss to the Jazz.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Adam Silver chose to put the NBA in bed with sports betting. Now we see why that’s so dangerous. - The Boston Globe
The scandal involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier is the league’s worst nightmare, and it was expected when the commissioner decided to align with legal sports betting.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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A one-on-one with Bruce Pearl, who reveals his future plans and various thoughts

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One-on-one with the passionate — and often controversial — Bruce Pearl - The Boston Globe
Pearl, a Sharon native, left his post as Auburn men's basketball abruptly last month. He's become a polarizing figure because of his conservative values and his opinion on the war in Gaza.
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October 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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I asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the current dispute between WNBA players, including Napheesa Collier, and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and called the situation “unfortunate” and “personal.” #NBA #WNBA
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Jaylen Brown sets aside gruff reputation to lead Celtics into new chapter as mentor to young teammates - The Boston Globe
Brown, who turns 29 later this month, could become kinder and gentler in his old age, which is a stretch until you realize he’s entering his 10th NBA season.
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October 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Injury won’t change career goals for Celtics’ Jayson Tatum - The Boston Globe
Tatum, who has not counted out returning this season, decided to use his recovery to defy odds and set standards.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Unruly fan behavior is reaching new levels and sapping the spirit and enjoyment out of the games - The Boston Globe
Fans who get tossed should also be banned for life. There has to be a consequence more than being ejected.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Steve Pagliuca-led group reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun, but WNBA cool on potential move to Boston - The Boston Globe
The league still must approve the sale, which will be for a record $325 million, and declared Saturday nine other cities which sought WNBA expansion franchises "have priority over Boston."
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August 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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#Celtics still in the Damian Lillard sweepstakes, with Jayson Tatum lending a hand
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Encouraging signs from Celtics’ first Summer League game in Sin City - The Boston Globe
There's some enticing young talent on display in Las Vegas, and added hope with Damian Lillard still potentially picking the Celtics as his next landing spot.
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July 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The #Celtics should sign Damian Lillard now

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Celtics adding Damian Lillard would be an intriguing move toward title contention in 2026-27 - The Boston Globe
The sure-fire Hall of Famer is a free agent for the first time in his career, and the Celtics have a midlevel exception slot that could fit him nicely.
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July 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday trades free Brad Stevens to build younger, more athletic Celtics - The Boston Globe
Once Tatum was sidelined, the Celtics’ short-term agenda changed and the blueprint laid out by both the Thunder and Pacers is that the recipe for success in the new CBA is youth, value contracts, and ...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The #Celtics showed their championship mettle without Jayson Tatum in Game 5.

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The Celtics won Game 5 with small adjustments and unselfish play. Now, the pressure is on the Knicks. - The Boston Globe
The Celtics' 127-102 win was a masterclass in teamwork and resilience from a team that was written off in the past 48 hours. And it should have New York a little scared.
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May 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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How do Celtics plead after losing Game 1 to the Knicks? Guilty of obscene arrogance. - The Boston Globe
While the Celtics are good enough to beat anybody on most nights, Monday wasn’t one of those nights. The Knicks deserved to win because they played harder in the final two quarters.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Joe Mazzulla said Jayson Tatum went through “some stuff” at practice Tuesday and he’s considered “day to day” with the wrist injury. We’ll see if he’s on the injury report later today. #Celtics #Magic
April 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Loss to Cavaliers shows Celtics' depth is a concern, but there’s still time to address it - The Boston Globe
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept his rotation tight despite the absences of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to injury.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Celtics can’t figure out why they’re so bad at home. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/07/s...
It’s the same old story. The Celtics just don’t have their heart in it at home. - The Boston Globe
Once again, they returned home from a successful road trip sluggish and lackadaisical.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Once their strength, the Celtics' poor execution on defense is at the heart of their slump - The Boston Globe
A one-time elite defense is getting gashed constantly by dribble penetration.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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With Ime Udoka preaching defense, the Rockets are on the rise - The Boston Globe
The former Celtics coach went into Saturday’s NBA Cup game 58-49 in one-plus season in Houston after the Rockets combined for 59 wins in the previous three seasons.
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December 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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Doc Rivers sees what his Bucks are missing in the championship-hardened Celtics - The Boston Globe
The Celtics weren't always what they are now, and learned from previous NBA champions like the Bucks, Heat, and Warriors.
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December 7, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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The many roles Jaylen Brown can play, including enforcer and leading scorer, were on display vs. Detroit - The Boston Globe
With Jayson Tatum getting a night off, Brown made sure the Pistons weren't going to get the better of the Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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Celtics escape Bulls behind fourth-quarter surge from Payton Pritchard, keeping NBA Cup wild-card hopes alive - The Boston Globe
Pritchard scored 19 of his 29 points in the first 6:35 of the fourth quarter as the Celtics eliminated the Bulls from NBA Cup contention.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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November 25, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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Stakes higher than usual for Celtics with undefeated Cavaliers in town - The Boston Globe
It's not only NBA Cup pool play, it's a chance for the Celtics to hand Cleveland its first loss.
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November 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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Clutch situations haven’t always been Jayson Tatum’s forte. That didn’t stop him Saturday night. - The Boston Globe
"I know what I’m capable of," Tatum said after his 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime lifted the Celtics over the Raptors.
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November 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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November 17, 2024 at 1:10 AM