The Celtics failed to meet Phil Jackson's 40-20 criteria, yet there are a few reasons why that shouldn't disqualify them from contention.

Boston leads the NBA in defensive efficiency over its last 10 games. Two unsung Celtics showed how they're doing it Tuesday in Phoenix.

The NBA Mailbag is open with NBA legend and NBC analyst Jamal Crawford ready to answer your questions before Sunday Night Basketball matchups on NBC/Peacock. This week, the Sixers travel to Boston to face the Celtics in a key Eastern Conference clash ( 8 ET, NBC/Peacock ).

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins doesn't think the Celtics need Jayson Tatum in order to win the 2026 NBA Finals.

Kendrick Perkins believes that the Boston Celtics can make the NBA Finals this year even if Jayson Tatum doesn't return.

DENVER — While Nikola Vucevic got most of the headlines following the Celtics’ trade deadline moves, the C’s also added a rookie that week. Boston acquired rookie John Tonje from the Jazz as part of the Chris Boucher deal.

Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mike Brown’s New York Knicks have won 11 of their last 15 games, ranking in the top-10 in the league in net rating, yet they continue to see their odds to win t

I'm not saying the Spurs will do that, but if they don't it won't be because they're not ready. The West is just a torture chamber. Only one team can survive. But that's still a month and change down the road.