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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/13/26

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 8: The sneakers worn by Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the New York Knicks on February 8, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

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NBC Sports Boston C’s second-half to-do list: Reintegrating Tatum, roster moves, and more

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Celtics history: J.R. Giddens born

Study more, ace the test: Nikola Vucevic credits practice, tape for better Celtics play

How will Jayson Tatum fit on the Boston Celtics given the rise of Jaylen Brown?

Mazzulla on if Tatum has a timetable to return, or needs encouragement

Jordan Walsh, Joe Mazzulla on how Celtics should approach All-Star break

The Athletic The NBA should be embarrassed by fining Utah Jazz and move to finally fix tanking

NBA All-Star Weekend watch guide: TV schedule, events and participants to know

Nikola Vučević, from Bulls to Celtics, adjusting to new roles and new environment

Hardwood Houdini Celtics finally grant Nikola Vucevic his longtime wish

Celtics fans have chance to see rising star on national stage Friday night

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CLNS Media/YouTube Ron Harper Jr.: Jayson Tatum LOOKED GREAT in Practice | All Star Game Interview

Jayson Tatum WON’T Be Celtics’ No. 1 Option When He Returns | Big 3 NBA Podcast

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Barstool Sports The Boston Celtics Officially Enter The All Star Break As The #2 Seed In The East And One Of The Best Teams In The Entire NBA

Bleacher Report Jaylen Brown Posts IG Photo with Celtics Stat Comparisons Despite Jayson Tatum Injury

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SI .com Three Boston Celtics Who Stand to Gain the Most When Jayson Tatum Returns

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The Big Lead NBA teams with the highest winning percentages over the last 10 years

TalkBasket Isaiah Thomas says Jayson Tatum shouldn’t rush return

Hoops Rumors Celtics Notes: Tatum, Vucevic, Simons, Garza, Queta

WEEI/YouTube Shade?? Is there More Behind Jaylen Brown’s Post? Chemistry Concern If/When JT Returns?

Piston Powered Pistons get clear sign from rival that they can’t ignore

Clutch Points How Joe Mazzulla’s gratitude has fostered Celtics’ winning culture

Heavy Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Sends Message as Tatum Return Looms

Insider Makes Bold Claim About Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Return

ESPN Jones scores 26 to help Cruise roll past Celtics

BroBible Jaylen Brown Blasted As ‘Bad Teammate’ After Taking Another Not-So-Subtle Shot At Injured Jayson Tatum

The Ringer The One-on-One Tournament That Could Save NBA All-Star

True Hoop Adam Silver doesn’t face the media often

BasketNews Kyrie Irving to be shut down for season even if cleared to play, per report

Total Pro Sports NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Fires Stern Warning After Tanking Controversy Triggers League Fines

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Badger of Honor John Tonje’s Maine Celtics debut was even better than anyone expected

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/14/26

BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 23: The sneakers worn by Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Globe ‘We’re real excited’: Ron Harper Jr. shares Jayson Tatum looked like himself in recent practice

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Tanking has been a problem for years, and the NBA may finally be making teams pay the price

Also forever connected to the Bay Area, Celtics legend Bill Russell posthumously honored by the University of San Francisco

Jason Collins strives to make a difference amid fight of his life against brain cancer

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Celtics .com Photos: Ron Harper Jr. at NBA Rising Stars

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Are we worried about tanking and gambling? Is All-Star broken? Expansion coming?

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Boston Celtics jersey history No. 77 — Vincent Poirier (2019-20)

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CLNS Media/YouTube Carmelo Anthony: Jayson Tatum Return “SCARES THE NBA” | NBA All-Star 2026

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Basketball Network Kenyon Martin urges Jayson Tatum to put his career over the Celtics’ title hopes: “Don’t want him to rush it back and risk something”

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Rising Stars Ron Harper Jr. quiet in All-Star Weekend stints

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Dylan Harper #2 of Team Melo is defended by Ron Harper Jr. #13 of Team Austin in the Rising Stars Game during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Boston Celtics two-way player Ron Harper Jr. appeared twice in the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, but fell short of leaving a mark on either competition.

The 25-year-old participated in the Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament on Friday and the Kia Shooting Stars competition on Saturday.

Harper Jr. started at shooting guard for Team Austin in the first game of the three-game mini-tournament, across from his brother, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper, who started at forward for Team Melo.

While Ron Harper Jr. logged the second-most minutes of any player on Team Austin, he finished the game as its only scoreless player.

The G League star shot 0-5 from the field and 0-2 from three point range, and spent the majority of his time on the offensive end uninvolved and standing in the corner without the ball.

Both three point attempts were particularly rough. One came early in the game, when Harper Jr. dribbled into a shot and got blocked. The other attempt came on the second-to-last play of the game, when he took a shot several feet behind the perimeter with plenty of time left on the shot clock… and missed everything.

Dylan Harper got the ball on the next possession, took it at his brother, made him dance with a couple moves, and sunk the game-winning shot.

Ron Harper Jr got gamed by his little brother Dylan Harper with their father Ron Harper sitting courtside

Such a cool moment for the Harper family pic.twitter.com/OHxGQdSiax

— Ian Inangelo (@iinangelo) February 14, 2026

Nevertheless, it wasn’t all negative for Harper Jr. While his stat line was not glamorous, he did a lot of the unsung dirty work for Team Austin.

He posted a team-high 7 rebounds, including 3 offensive boards, and 2 assists, displaying excellent effort while battling in the trenches. He got a good tip that led to another rebound he was uncredited for, recovered a ball lost by one of his teammates, and got the game started by assisting on an alley-oop dunk.

Since Team Austin lost the game, it did not advance in the mini-tournament and Harper Jr. did not get another chance to shine.

During the Kia Shooting Stars competition, Harper Jr. and his team — which consisted of himself, his brother, Dylan, and his father, Ron Harper Sr., as well as celebrity passer 2 Chainz — also failed to progress past the first round.

The competition had four teams of three players shoot from seven spots, from a layup to an elbow jumper to a deep three-point shot from the logo, in an attempt to rack up as many points as possible over 70 seconds.

Team Harper finished the first round in third place, with 18 total points. Ron Jr. hit 3 of his 9 shots for 7 points, while his brother and father finished with 9 and 2 points, respectively.

Still winners in our eyes pic.twitter.com/44wsIG7ceX

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 14, 2026

They were in second place following their performance, but Team Knicks — the eventual winner — came next and immediately unseated Team Cameron for the top spot in the competition, pushing Team Harper to third.

Only the top 2 teams made the final round, so Team Harper was left behind and Harper Jr.’s participation in All-Star Weekend came to an end.

The Celtics’ next participant in the festivities will be Jaylen Brown, who will start for Team USA Stripes in tomorrow’s All-Star Game, which will feature a four-game tournament between two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players.

Team USA Stripes will play in games 2 and 3, which are slated to begin at 5:55 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. EST. The two teams with the best records will advance to an All-Star Championship game at 7:10 p.m. EST. The games can be viewed on NBC or streamed on Peacock.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...on-harper-jr-quiet-in-all-star-weekend-stints

 

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Which Celtic will make his 1st All Star game next season?

Mar 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; For the first time in Boston Celtics history, two teammates scored over 40 points in a game, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9), 41 points, and guard Payton Pritchard (11) ,43 points as they joke around after their win over the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

This year’s NBA All Star game will be Jaylen Brown’s 5th. Jayson Tatum has been in 6 himself. Newcomer Nikola Vucevic appeared in two.

If they are back at normal health next season, I would expect to see Brown and Tatum back in the game. But will there be a 3rd member of the team to join them? And if so, who might that be?

The obvious choice would be Derrick White, who has been knocking on the door of the honor for a few years running. He’s clearly deeply valuable to this team, but too often his best attributes are subtle and don’t get the attention that they deserve. His shooting touch was a bit off early this season, so that probably doomed his chances. Perhaps a hot shooting winter next season could earn him a spot.

Next up is Payton Pritchard, who has thrived now as both a starter and reserve for the Celtics. He scores at multiple levels despite his comparatively diminutive size. He takes care of the ball and has a knack for getting buckets when the team most needs it (in particular at the buzzer in dramatic fashion).

Or could someone else leapfrog both of them? Neemias Queta perhaps? Sam Hauser? Perhaps one of the young wings takes a major step forward. What about Hugo Gonzalez? I know these are all long, long shots, but you never know. Ok, any of those guys sniffing the All Star game next season is a bit of a reach next season, but what about in a few years?

So what do you think? Who’s at the All Star game next season?

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...c-will-make-his-1st-all-star-game-next-season

 

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Must Cs: Jayson Tatum teases return with “The Quiet Work”

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics passes his teammates during team introductions before the game against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on October 27, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Schroeder/Getty Images) | Getty Images

During Sunday’s All-Star Game festivities, Jayson Tatum and the NBA on NBC dropped this trailer:

Per the YouTube summary, the five-part documentary:

For the first time in his life, the game that defined Jayson Tatum was taken away by an Achilles injury. The five-part docuseries THE QUIET WORK follows Jayson through the most challenging stretch of his career as he fights to return to the NBA. From the locker room to the hospital room, through rehab and recovery, and ultimately back to the court, this is the unseen side of his journey and the work no one ever witnesses.

Until now.

Paired with the news this weekend that the Celtics’ March 1st home game against visiting Philadelphia 76ers was rescheduled from 6 pm to primetime at 8 pm and air on NBC, the speculation that Tatum is set return soon seems more and more like a reality. He had previously said that his first game back would be at TD Garden.

Earlier in the week, President of Basketball Operations threw some cold water on the rising expectations that JT was just around the corner from stepping back on the floor, saying, “(It’s) best for Jayson Tatum to come back when he’s 110% healthy, he’s fully clear by everybody that matters in that decision and he’s got great peace of mind and ready to do it. That’s it. That’s the objective and that’s what we’re gonna stick with,” Stevens said.

“When we feel 100%, it’ll be his, it’ll be a group getting together and talking, but I think our medical people are really good, I think his doctors are really good, so we’re gonna listen to them, he’s listening to them. I think he and Nick have had an amazing work ethic through this recovery, and when it’s right, then we’ll all sit down and talk about it, but there’s still no force from us, there’s no pressure from us, but there’s also not going to be any of us saying, well, why don’t you take another week? When he’s ready, he’s ready.”

Post-practice pic yesterday at the Auerbach Center. pic.twitter.com/T5dpF70VEi

— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) February 10, 2026

Making progress pic.twitter.com/TMLjpl2FZv

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 10, 2026

Then, Tatum’s rehab moved to controlled 5-on-5 including a practice with the Maine squad with Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams in tow.

After the workout, Tatum said, “It doesn’t mean I’m coming back or not.” There may still not be a definitive decision made, but all signs — the tea leaves, the media push, the physical ramp up — point to Tatum return on the horizon.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...ayson-tatum-teases-return-with-the-quiet-work

 

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Derrick White doesn’t need to make shots to be elite

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Derrick White #9 and Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 11, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Derrick White is testing the validity of the old NBA adage that it is a “make or miss league.”

Despite enduring a career-worst scoring efficiency season, he is still grading out as one of the league’s most impactful players. This should not be possible. Even in the analytics era, we should still be able to cling to the concept that putting the orange ball in the basket is the key indicator of how good a player and a team is.

However, both Derrick White and the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics are, so far, successfully bending the reality of that widely accepted truth.

Efficient scoring is typically a staple of the Derrick White Experience. Each of the past three seasons, White has posted a true shooting percentage of 60%, ranking him 24th among guards from the 2022-2023 season to the 2024-2025 season. This season, efficient scoring has elluded him. D White is in the midst of a 52% true shooting season, which would have placed him at 156th among guards over the same three season stretch. 52% is an abhorrent number. But it has not mattered when it comes to impacting winning.

There is no perfect “catch all” metric, however a widely accepted one is Estimated Plus Minus (EPM) that Dunks and Threes created. Again, not perfect, but it typically spits out the best guys at the top of the league each year without many outliers. For example, last season’s top-10 players were: Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton. This season, despite his ice-cold shot-making, Derrick White ranks 11th in EPM. So how is D White doing it? The answer is simple: he’s doing everything else at an extremely high level. Shot blocking, playmaking, rebounding, and of course, making Derrick White plays.

Let’s quickly zoom in on just how impactful Derrick White has been for the Celtics this season. When White is on the court, the Celtics have a +11 net rating. This would rank them second in the NBA, slightly behind OKC, who currently have an +11.5 net rating. When Derrick White is off the court, the Celtics have a +1.7 net rating. This would rank the team at 14th in the NBA. That is a monstrous on/off swing of 9.3 points per 100 possessions. For context, let’s compare that on/off swing to the elite of the elite:

• Nikola Jokic – 15.2
• Shai Gilgeous Alexander – 9.9
• Cade Cunningham – 7.3
• Luka Doncic – 6.6
• Kevin Durant – 4.6
• Anthony Edwards – 0.3

Derrick White is putting up superstar numbers. More accurately, he’s putting up superstar NBA nerd numbers.

Derrick White agrees. On the most recent episode of Derrick’s podcast “White Noise”, his co-host, Alex Welsh, shared a message that White sent to their group chat.

“I don’t have All Star numbers, just All-Star impact.”

Derrick White is correct. He impacts the game at not just an All-Star level, but an All-NBA level. Sadly, White’s cold shooting likely cost him his first All-Star appearance.

Now that we have established the level at which Derrick White impacts winning, let’s examine how he’s doing it. It starts on the defensive end, and it starts with White being the best shot-blocking guard since Dwyane Wade. White is currently averaging 1.4 blocks per game. There are three guards in the history of the sport who have averaged at least 1.4 blocks per game: Michael Jordan (twice), Tracy McGrady, and Derrick White. Even Dwyane Wade reached only 1.3 blocks per game in 2008. And if we’re being honest, T-Mac is six-foot-eight, hardly a guard. In a vacuum, Derrick White providing center-like rim protection is mind-boggling.

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Now, when you put it in the context of the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics, you start to understand why advanced analytics are head over heels for Derrick White. While Neemias Queta is doing a wonderful job protecting the rim this season, as soon as he goes to the bench, the Celtics do not have a traditional rim protector. Luka Garza has been a revelation for the Celtics, but he would never be mistaken for a rim protector. Neither would the recently acquired Nikola Vučević.

There have also been large stretches of the season when Joe Mazzulla has opted for no big men on the court. Enter Derrick White. Opposing offensive players are shooting 5.1% fewer shots at the rim when Derrick White is on the court. That puts White in the 97th percentile. That number indicates that players are deterred from going to the rim when Derrick White is out there. Not quite in a Victor Wembanyama way, but in a Derrick White way. When opponents actually challenge Derrick White at the rim, they are shooting 10.4% worse than they typically would. For context, Rudy Gobert is currently forcing opponents to shoot 10.1% worse at the rim. There is no need for a traditional rim protector when you have Derrick White. White has been comfortably the best guard defender in the league this season and has a case for the most valuable defender as well.

However, the individual scoring efficiency has not been there for Derrick White this season, but he is still helping drive an elite offense. One of the tenets of the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics is taking care of the basketball. Derrick White ranks in the 90th percentile in turnover percentage (while having a career high in usage). Not only does White do an excellent job of not turning the ball over, he also excels at generating assists. Derrick is generating 14.2 potential assists per 100 possessions, which places him in the 95th percentile. It feels as if there are infinite ways D White pushes things forward on offense for the Celtics. The team plays faster with Derrick on the court; their two-point field goal percentage is higher, and they generate more shots at the rim. Derrick White is the skeleton key that unlocks every lineup he finds himself in.

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If a player is going to get traded, they should try to get traded to Derrick White’s team. He will make them feel right at home. Welcome to TD Garden, Vuc.

The last piece of Derrick White’s game that rounds out his superstar impact, is the Derrick White plays. These plays are unquantifiable. Know in your heart that these plays are the final infinity stone in Derrick White’s infinity gauntlet.

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A superhero analogy is the only analogy applicable because the only explanation for Derrick being able to steal this ball is that he’s actually Spider-Man.

Derrick White is a microcosm of the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics. The Celtics have a true shooting percentage of 57.9% this season. That puts them smack bang in the middle of the league at 15th. Meanwhile the Celtics rank second in offensive efficiency. Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Co. are figuring out how to be an elite basketball team without being an elite shot-making team. Don’t turn the ball over, protect the rim, make the right play, crash the glass, and be willing to die on the court every night.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/celtics...k-white-doesnt-need-to-make-shots-to-be-elite

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/16/26

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: The sneakers worn by Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Globe NBA stars and legends weigh in on Jayson Tatum’s potential return this season

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Anthony Edwards claims MVP award as Stars win tournament at NBA All-Star Game

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Jaylen Brown loves these Celtics — and he’ll shout it from the rooftops

Three statistical paradoxes that define the Celtics’ overachieving season

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teases return with “The Quiet Work”

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C’s second-half to-do list: Reintegrating Tatum, roster moves, and more

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Nikola Jokic Talks Jaylen Brown’s MVP Candidacy

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Mass Live Bill Simmons predicts Jayson Tatum’s comeback game

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Nikola Jokic endorses Celtics star for MVP consideration

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4 Celtics-focused takeaways from NBA’s All-Star weekend

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Celtics star Jaylen Brown on his beef with Beverley Hills PD over his canceled pop-up event

Best of Celtics star Jaylen Brown in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (PHOTOS)

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Today in Boston Celtics history: Russell gets 14 points, 23 boards, 7 assists vs. Lakers; Bird logs 22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists

Jaylen Brown, Team Stripes advance to All-Star championship game before coming up short

The Athletic NBA Power Rankings post-All-Star Break: A new No. 1 as we head into the second half

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown criticizes police for shutting down panel during NBA All-Star Weekend

Boston Sports Journal Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 5:30 p.m. Sunday 02.15.26

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Nikola Jokic on Jaylen Brown MVP CASE | NBA All Star Game

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Hoops Rumors Atlantic Notes: Diawara, Tatum, Nets Guards, Hart

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Jayson Tatum’s Docuseries Trailer Drop Adds Fuel To Growing Return Buzz

Jaylen Brown’s All-Star Night Mirrors His Growth This Season

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Independent Celtics star Jaylen Brown accuses Beverly Hills of lying after his All-Star Game event was shut down

BasketNews Bill Simmons potentially exposes Jayson Tatum’s return date

NBA .com Assist of the Night: Jaylen Brown – Feb. 15

The Guardian Did the USA v World format revive the NBA’s struggling All-Star Game?

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/132506/boston-celtics-daily-links-2-16-26

 

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When do you think Jayson Tatum is going to make his season debut? (daily topic)

Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) hugs Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum after the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

For what it is worth, Jayson Tatum has yet to make any announcement about his return to the court this season. He has not ruled out the possibility that he could miss the entire season. That makes sense because any number of setbacks could move his timeline back in an abundance of caution.

However, all outward signs seem to indicate that he’s gearing up for a return in the near future. Some recent news indicates that NBC will be airing a documentary on his comeback journey. In addition, many have speculated about the league’s decision to move the March 1st game against Philadelphia into primetime on NBC. Of course there are other, non-Tatum reasons to flex the schedule, and it doesn’t mean it will be his debut.

So I thought I’d throw this topic out. Keeping in mind that he has said in the past that he wants to return in a home game, when do you think he’ll return?

Here’s a quick look at the schedule coming up:

• Feb 19 – 25: One long road trip out West, with games against the Warriors, Lakers, Suns, and Nuggets
• Feb 27: Home against Brooklyn
• Mar 1: Home against Philadelphia
• Mar 2: Away at Milwaukee
• Mar 4: Home against Charlotte
• Mar 6: Home against Dallas
• Mar 8 – 12: Road trip to Cleveland, San Antonio, and OKC

So let us know in the comments, when do you think he’ll return?

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What daily Celtics topics would you like to discuss? (daily topic)

Feb 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

I promise I haven’t completely run out of topics to discuss. At least not yet. I just wanted to see how you like these daily topics and if there are ways I could be improving them.

Note that I don’t think I can keep this up forever. My goal is to finish out the month of February doing daily topics and then maybe shift back to a weekly thing (I still like the headline Topic Tuesday – even if that means forcing myself to write on Mondays).

So I’m looking to you to give me ideas and feedback. Think of it as an open mailbag, except instead of answering your questions, I’ll share your questions with the rest of the community. So basically, I’m like the guy in Office Space who brings the specs from the customers to the engineers (and doesn’t actually do anything of use). “I am good at dealing with people. Can’t you understand that?” I digress.

Do you want questions about specific players? Team general questions? NBA questions? Off topic questions?

So hit me up with some Celtics questions that I can then turn around and hit you with!

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What are your thoughts on the NBC Sports Boston crew? (daily topic)

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17: Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter reports before the game between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports News in Boston on January 17, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Cheers to commentor 1130PAR for suggesting this topic. Keep ‘em coming!

We Celtics fanatics consume a ridiculous volume of Boston Celtics content and the large majority of the game coverage is fed to us by NBC Sports Boston as the Regional Sports Network for the team. So much so that they become like part of the family.

I have tremendous respect for the work that these individuals put into the coverage and appreciate their efforts. Just like the players, however, there are ups and downs and learning curves for everyone. So give us your thoughts on the job that they are doing.

• Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter have the unenviable job of following legends Mike and Tommy (no last names needed). With that said, they’ve developed their own cadence and voice over the years.
• Abby Chin has been a been a popular, long-time sideline reporter for the team (which included a brief departure due to budget cuts).
• Eddie House, Tom Giles, Chris Forsberg, Kayla Burton, and Michael Holley others serve as Studio analysts and hosts.
• Behind the scenes there are countless people working on the look, feel, content, and flow of the coverage.

So how are they doing? What kind of feedback would you want to give them? What would you like to see more or less of in their coverage?

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...hts-on-the-nbc-sports-boston-crew-daily-topic

 

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Former Celtics champion’s injury status in question in Warriors game

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 27: Kristaps Porzingis #8 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics look on during the game against the Orlando Magic during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2025 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

SAN FRANCISCO — When the Celtics face the Warriors on Wednesday, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis could both face the Celtics for the very first time since their respective tenures in Boston ended last summer.

Porzingis is questionable to play against the Celtics as he continues to deal with a left Achilles tendon injury, while Horford is good to go.

How Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis have fared this season ​

Al Horford signed a two-year contract with the Warriors in free agency, while Kristaps Porzingis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a cost-cutting move.

Now, both Celtics champions will lace up against their former squad.

Both players have had somewhat underwhelming years by their own standards.

Horford is averaging 7.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game, while shooting 42.9% from the field and 33.8% from three. He dealt with sciatica early in the season, ultimately appearing in just 34 of the Warriors’ 55 games.

Porzingis has yet to make his Warriors debut, but he averaged 17.1 points in 17 games for the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis was traded to the Warriors ahead of the trade deadline after an injury-riddled first-half of the season. While the Celtics and Hawks faced off twice before the trade deadline, Porzingis did not lace up for either game.

While Porzingis is questionable to play, it seems likely he’ll be suiting up. At the Warriors’ practice on Wednesday, Porzingis indicated he’s likely to make his Warriors debut on Thursday against his former squad, per the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn.

“It’s gonna be weird, especially the first game back against Boston,” Porzingis said, per Washburn. “It’s gonna be cool, seeing all the guys again.”

Horford, meanwhile, is not on the injury report for the Warriors and thus should be good to go.

Both the Celtics, Warriors are missing key stars​

For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler is out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, while Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation) and Steph Curry (right patellofemoral pain) are also both out.

For the Celtics, the only player on the injury report is Jayson Tatum, who has yet to play this season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Tatum’s potential return continues to loom, but he said last week he has yet to make a decision about lacing up this season.

The Warriors (29-26) currently hold the Western Conference’s 8th-best record, while the Celtics (35-19) have the East’s second-best record.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/article...ampions-injury-status-in-question-vs-warriors

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/18/26

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 8: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the New York Knicks on February 8, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Herald Biggest questions facing Celtics in return from NBA All-Star break

Bill Russell’s widow sues daughter over late Celtics legend’s ‘tarnished’ image

Globe Report: Bill Russell’s widow sues his daughter over breach of contract

Celtics roster evaluation, Part 2: A closer look at the starters heading into the second half of the season

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Bill Russell’s widow files lawsuit against his daughter for breach of contract

CelticsBlog Mea culpa: I severely underestimated these Celtics

What are your thoughts on the NBC Sports Boston crew? (daily topic)

NESN Former Celtics Champion Sadly Called Fourth Most Overrated NBA Player

Jalen Brunson’s Desire For Big Contract Is Great News For Celtics

Celtics Front Office Receives Favorable Ranking In New CBS Article

Jayson Tatum Return Timeline Still Fluid After Latest Practice Update

Mass Live Kristaps Porzingis draws praise ahead of potential Celtics clash

Jayson Tatum return: ESPN insider gives update amid comeback buzz

Kyrie Irving injury: When Mavericks star guard will return to court (report)

Celtics Wire Celtics host new installment of “Playbook Initiative” at Auerbach Center

Isaiah Thomas reveals he wasn’t thrilled to be traded to the Celtics

Expect the Boston Celtics to sign two players this week

Celtics alum Isaiah Thomas has advice for small guards at any level

Knicks Brunson calls Celtics star Jayson Tatum a dangerous player

Celtics jersey history No. 86 – Chris Johnson (2011)

Celtics history: Boston trades Brown, others for Anderson, Jones, Tabak

The Athletic Storylines that define the rest of NBA regular season: Embiid’s health, MVP race and more

Hardwood Houdini Tim MacMahon throws cold water on Nikola Vucevic’s impact on the Celtics

Doctors give the cold hard truth about Jayson Tatum’s return from Achilles surgery

From Tatum’s reintegration to Brown’s growth: Sam Cassell breaks down Celtics’ roster

LeBron praises Boston crowd and explains why Celtics are sneaky dangerous

Celtics are perfectly set up to buck trend of Phil Jackson’s famous 40-20 rule

Sam Cassell reveals what’s powering the defiant Celtics

Chowder and Champions Nikola Vucevic’s Celtics Future Hinges on Rest of Season Performance

Yahoo Sports Why Jayson Tatum won’t return until he’s ‘100 percent’

Sporting News Jayson Tatum gives an update on his return that Celtics fans might not like

Locked on Celtics Jayson Tatum return IMMINENT? Who wins and loses when he comes back?

How Boston Bigs Can CHANGE Celtics Summer Plans | Post-All-Star Needs

Sportskeeda Jayson Tatum Return from Injury: Celtics Star’s Comeback Timeline from Achilles Setback Takes Hit After Insider’s Update

Fadeaway World NBA Shooting Guards Pyramid In The 2025-26 Season

LeBron James Labels The Boston Celtics As A Dangerous Team: “They Still Have A Championship DNA”

Locked on NBA Boston Celtics’ Jason Tatum Set to SHAKE UP the East – What’s Next for Detroit and Cade Cunningham?

WEEI/YouTube Is Jayson Tatum is being INTENTIONALLY VAGUE about his return to the court | WEEI Afternoons

Hoops Rumors Celtics Notes: Tatum, Brown, Film Study

SI .com Knicks Have Blueprint to Shut Down Eastern Conference Contender

Third Apron Trying to Make Sense of the Bulls Trade Deadline and a Tanking Remedy

Payton Pritchard’s Potential Back Door to Becoming a Boston Celtics Legend

Bleacher Report Ranking the Top 30 Potential 2026 NBA Free Agents

Jaylen Brown Explains Viral Photo Comparing Celtics Stats Amid Jayson Tatum Achilles Injury

Hoops Wire Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has not yet decided on a return this season

NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Magic, Alex Morales

ABC 7 News Golden State and Boston to meet for out-of-conference game

Audacy Does Jayson Tatum’s NBC series hint at return date?

For the Win NBA All-Star Weekend could wisely add a 1-on-1 tournament next season

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/132599/boston-celtics-daily-links-2-18-26

 

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Celtics survive late scare against Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, beat Warriors 121-110

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes in for a layup against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Boston Celtics returned to the court after the All Star break Thursday night, to face the eighth placed Golden State Warriors. Boston won their first game of a four-game West Coast road trip as they survived a late scare but dominated the Warriors through three quarters, 121-110. Brown had a triple double after just three quarters, Pritchard and Hauser combined for 42 points for Boston.

The Warriors came into the game without Steph Curry, Seth Curry and Jimmy Butler and started with a lineup of Pat Spencer, De’Anthony Melton, Myles Moody, Gui Santos and Draymond Green. Former C’s front court pairing of Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford started on the opposing bench after departing the C’s last summer. Boston rolled with the post deadline lineup of White, Brown, Hauser, Scheierman and Queta once again.

Moses Moody hit the game’s first bucket on a triple, Boston in the road green uniforms went inside on the first play to Queta as he rolled to bucket and drew a foul. With Ron Harper Jr. and Jaylen Brown the only Celtics active during All Star festivities, the rest of the squad had several days off. Brown knifed past three Warrior defenders to hit on his first layup with the left hand.

Hauser hit his first triple for Boston from the top of the key, Scheierman nailed a three of his own as Boston went up 11-10 early. Derrick White hit a mid range jumper then cut to the basket for a layup as the pace was high early. Boston up 17-15 shooting 54% percent at the first timeout in San Francisco.

Al Horford and Nikola Vucevic were the first big men off the bench for both teams. Ron Harper Jr. hit a corner triple from the bench, fresh off his All Star weekend appearance. Baylor Scheierman stole the ball at halfcourt and went all the way to the cup for his fifth point of the game.

Payton Pritchard once again came off the bench to spark the C’s, he had a killer crossover straight out of Tim Hardaway’s playbook for his first score of the night as he went all the way for a layup. Jordan Walsh had back-to-back baskets with 5 quick points, Boston with the early 33-23 lead.

Boston young legs of Harper, Walsh gave the C’s a big spark late in the first quarter, the pair combined for 11 first quarter points. The Warriors were gunning all quarter, going 8-17 from three, but it was Boston with a well rounded team performance, to lead 36-32 at the first break.

Vooch hit his first shot from a corner three to start the second quarter. Gonazalez splashed home his corner triple attempt in front of the C’s bench as Boston once again had a ten-point lead. Hugo batted away a pass attempt as Boston reclaimed possession. Pritchard and Gonzalez spearheading a quick 13-2 run to start the second quarter.

Sam Hauser threaded the needle to Vooch who was rewarded for running the court for the jam as Boston had a 19-point lead in a dominant second quarter performance. Godlen State had just 2 points in the second quarter until the seven minute mark. Al Horford got whistled for throwing a stray elbow toward rookie Hugo Gonzalez. The play was reviewed first then challenged, Boston winning the challenge and regaining possession.

Brown drove with a sweet crossover and had Santos draped all over his arm to score his twelfth point of the night and get an extra from the stripe with three minutes to go in the half. Pritchard hit a long bomb from deep as Boston regained an eighteen point lead.

KP hit his first three-pointer for the Warriors, but Hauser matched him with a three-pointer of his own as the Celtics were proving too much for the home team to handle behind 19 first half assists. Boston ended the half with back-to-back triples by Hauser and Pritchard as the C’s took a 23-point lead into halftime, 74-51.

Queta hit a rolling layup to start the third, the Portuguese bigman caught a pass off a bobbled ball that hit a Warrior defender’s head. Hauser drained his fourth three and Brown hit a reverse layup as they were rolling to start the second half. The C’s raced out to a 31-point lead before half the San Fran fans had even returned to their seats after halftime. JB was on triple dub alert with a 20 minutes to go in the game

Joe Mazzulla went to his bench depth with a thirty point lead at the five minute mark of the third. Pritchard, Vucevic and Harper Jr off the bench for Boston. Vuc immediately impacted game, blocking a shot and hitting a bank shot form the low block down the other end. Gonzalez entered the game and had a great drive and left hand finish with a pretty ISO dribble on a close out.

Pritchard’s splashed home his fourth triple of the night came off a JB assist as he logged a triple double with 17, 11 and 10 with two minutes to go in the third. Moody drained a pair of triples late in the quarter, yet the Celtics held onto a massive lead a quarter to go in the game, Boston up by 29 points 102-73.

Golden State cut the Boston lead back to 20 points as Joe rested the starters at the start the fourth quarter. Scheierman stopped the bleeding for Boston as the points had dried up for the visitors. Joe Mazzulla got Jaylen Brown back into the game with six minutes to go in the contest holding a 17-point lead.

Santos drained a triple to cut the lead to 14 points. Pritchard was stripped at mid court and then turned it over a second time as the Golden State crowd found their voice. It was Pritchard who made a pair fo tough contested triples as Boston hit 117 points with four minutes remaining in the game. The points dried up for Boston in the fourth as Golden State ratcheted up the pressure.

Jaylen Brown’s turnaround jumper on the bass line was his 23rd point of the night and that was enough for Boston to win the game as Golden State ran out of time to make a further run. Detroit knocked off the Knicks earlier in the evening meaning Boston moved back into second place in the East win a game cushion on New York.

Boston’s next game is on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at 6:30pm, BEAT LA!!

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/celtics...-and-kristaps-porzingis-beat-warriors-121-110