Tag: Boston Celtics

Fouls Shape NBA Milestone Week as Gilgeous-Alexander and Adebayo Rewrite Record Books

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
March 2026

An unusual NBA milestone week highlighted how heavily fouls influenced two major scoring achievements, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record and Bam Adebayo produced a huge scoring night driven by a record number of free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his run to 127 straight 20-point games, with free throws playing a major part in keeping the streak alive. Adebayo’s outburst against Washington included NBA single-game records for free throws made and attempted, while the discussion also revived focus on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing career fouls mark.

Jayson Tatum delivers late in second game back as Celtics beat Cavs

Jayson Tatum
March 2026

Tatum scored 20 and hit a key late three as Boston won 109-98, continuing his controlled minutes ramp-up after an Achilles rupture. After an emotional home return, he said the road routine felt more “normal,” played 27 minutes again, struggled through the middle quarters, then closed strong in the fourth with his minutes managed for precaution.

Nikola Vučević out with fractured right ring finger

Nikola Vučević
March 2026

Vučević left after 2 minutes and was ruled out with a right ring finger fracture, reportedly needing a procedure and about four weeks out. Boston issued an in-game “OUT” update; the report says surgery/procedure will sideline him roughly a month.

Jayson Tatum trending toward season debut Friday vs Mavericks after Achilles rehab

Jayson Tatum
March 2026

Tatum is expected to be available to make his first appearance of the 2025-26 season, having recovered from the Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs. He was upgraded to questionable, has accelerated through rehab including G League practice work, and Boston intends to play him only once fully cleared physically and mentally.

Warriors eye Porzingis debut vs Celtics as Curry’s knee setback clouds return

Kristaps Porzingis
February 2026

Golden State expect Kristaps Porzingis to debut against Boston, but Stephen Curry may miss additional time after being unable to take part in a live scrimmage due to a knee issue, with another MRI possible. Kerr said Curry was “not where he needed to be” and the team would reassess after more treatment, potentially consulting Dr. Rick Celebrini and considering additional imaging. Porzingis, acquired at the deadline in a deal involving Kuminga, has managed illness and Achilles tendonitis and is averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17 games.

Tatum Practices With Maine Celtics as Rehab Workload Ramps Up

Jayson Tatum
January 2026

Tatum was assigned to Boston’s G League affiliate to practice as part of his return plan from a torn right Achilles. He has missed the entire season so far, with the team still avoiding any firm return date. Reports say he has progressed into five-on-five work, but Boston continues to frame the process as threshold-based rather than schedule-based. Stevens has repeated there is no pressure to return, and he should only play once fully cleared and fully confident.

Jayson Tatum Advances Rehab With 5-on-5 Celtics Work

Jayson Tatum
January 2026

Jayson Tatum has progressed to five-on-five work with Celtics coaches as he continues recovery from a torn right Achilles, with no confirmed timetable for a return this season. Boston says he has cleared multiple rehab checkpoints but still has meaningful steps left. The team’s stated approach is no pressure to return, and any comeback would only happen after full medical clearance and when Tatum feels fully ready physically and mentally.

Jrue Holiday Gets Title Tribute in Boston Return as Celtics Hold No. 2 Seed

Jrue Holiday
January 2026

Holiday received ovations and a tribute video in Boston after helping win the 2024 title, while the Celtics remain second in the East despite this being positioned as a bridge season during Tatum’s recovery. The piece frames Boston’s offseason cost-cutting under the second apron as the reason Holiday and Porzingis were moved, while noting Holiday’s minutes restriction after a calf strain and his reunion with former teammates.

Jaylen Brown Fined for Criticising Officiating

Jaylen Brown
January 2026

Brown was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating after Boston’s 100-95 defeat to San Antonio. The NBA cited remarks made to media and on social platforms postgame, applying league rules that penalise public attacks on referees and officiating integrity.

Jaylen Brown chases Larry Bird record with red-hot 30-point streak

Jaylen Brown
December 2025

Jaylen Brown has scored 30 points in eight straight games, a feat only matched once in Celtics history by Larry Bird’s nine-game run in 1985, while averaging 29.4 points this season and leading Boston to a 6-2 record during his current scoring explosion. Brown poured in 30 points on ultra-efficient shooting against Indiana, following a season-high 42 earlier in the streak. Despite modest three-point volume, he is hitting over 50 percent from the field and repeatedly carrying Boston’s attack, putting him on the verge of tying Bird’s iconic club mark.

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