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Celtics Waive Several Players but Yet to Act on Lonnie Walker IV

Wednesday, the Celtics waived Dmytro Skapintsev, a 26-year-old center from Ukraine, who averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per contest in 9.4 minutes while shooting 60 percent from the field in three preseason tilts with the reigning NBA champions.

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Boston Celtics Release 3 Players Before NBA Season

The Boston Celtics played their final preseason game earlier this week when they lost to the Toronto Raptors by a score of 119-118. They finished the preseason with a 4-1 record in five games.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 17

Pistons Waive Former Celtics Forward

The Celtics wrapped up preseason play on Tuesday in Toronto. While they suffered a 119-118 loss to the Raptors that night, they went 4-1 in their exhibition contests.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Jayson Tatum’s heartwarming take on what makes this Celtics team so much ‘fun’

Although the Boston Celtics are looking poised to repeat as NBA champions in 2024-25, Jayson Tatum still has plenty of personal motivation heading into this season to once again perform at an elite level.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

3 Celtics trade candidates entering 2024-25 season

The Boston Celtics are fresh off winning NBA championship banner No. 18. The Celtics are running it back with almost the exact same roster as last season, which is no surprise given just how dominant this franchise was during the run to the championship.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 17

The Celtics Bench Game Show: who should make the cut?

Mazzulla Ball has a pretty particular job description, so we’re cutting down the cast to those we think can actually fit it As a 21-year-old college senior

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 17

Aron Baynes, one of a kind

Aron Baynes wasn’t just another player in green. From corner threes to playoff heroics, the tough Australian center left a lasting impact on the Boston Celtics—and they helped shape his career in return.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / October 17

Boston Celtics Lose Final Preseason Game In Dramatic Fashion 119-118

The Boston Celtics lost their final preseason game against the Toronto Raptors 119-118. The game came down to the wire, with both teams trading the lead in the final minutes, making for an exciting preseason finale.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 17

Five things we learned from the Celtics preseason

They’ll be just fine at center with Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. complementing Al Horford. It was business as usual for the Celtics this preseason.

Luke Kornet News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 17

Luke Kornet Explains Why He Passed on 'Great Options' to Return to Celtics

Austin Ainge had told reporters in the summer that some of the Celtics' free agents had offers elsewhere, but they decided to run it back with the reigning champions.

Aron Baynes News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 16

Former Celtics Fan Favorite Retires From Basketball

Former Celtics fan favorite Aron Baynes has retired from Basketball, as announced by his agent, Daniel Moldovan. Even though he hadn't played in the NBA since 2021, Baynes had been playing for the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League in Australia since 2022.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

Boston Celtics’ ‘Ambitious’ Trade Target Revealed Ahead of NBA Title Defense

Throughout the past few months, the Boston Celtics have remained clear favorites to win the NBA title next year. That can potentially happen, especially if the front office lands Miami Heat’s Kevin Love, as suggested in an analysis by Bleacher Report.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 16

Celtics Sign Local Star to Exhibit 10 Deal

Wednesday, the Celtics made a pair of roster moves, starting with waiving Dmytro Skapintsev, a 26-year-old center from Ukraine, who averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per contest in 9.4 minutes while shooting 60 percent from the field in three preseason appearances with the reigning NBA champions.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 16

Celtics Make Early Roster Decision on Free Agent Signed to Exhibit 10 Deal

The Celtics have until 5 p.m. ET on Saturday to decide whether to convert Lonnie Walker IV's Exhibit 10 deal into a standard contract. Doing so would fill Boston's final roster spot and come with an estimated $10 million tax hit.

Dmytro Skapintsev News / Fastbreak on SI / October 16

Boston Celtics Release Player After Raptors Game

Dmytro Skapintsev is coming off a season where he appeared in two games for the New York Knicks. Over the offseason, he signed a deal with the Boston Celtics.

Derrick White News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 16

Derrick White Skyrockets on ESPN's Top 100 Rankings

Before the 2023-24 season started, ESPN excluded Derrick White from their Top 100 rankings, angering Celtics fans in the process. Senior Writer Kevin Pelton

Boston Celtics News / Action Network / October 16

How to bet the Boston Celtics 2024-25 win total: Banner 19?

The start of the NBA season is just less than a week away, and Action Network's Matt Moore has a look for the Boston Celtics.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Boston Celtics Hold Off Toronto Raptors In 115-111 Preseason Win

The Boston Celtics held off a fourth quarter surge from the Toronto Raptors, defeating them 115-111. This victory makes the Celtics 4-0 in the preseason with only one game remaining.

Stan Van Gundy News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Stan Van Gundy Has Incredibly High Praise for Boston Celtics

Last season, the Boston Celtics had one of the most dominant campaigns we have seen in history. En route to their 18th title in franchise history, the Celtics finished the season with a 64-18 record.

NBA News / Action Network / October 15

NBA futures: Ranking the top 5 biggest threats to the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are the current reigning NBA champs and enter the 2024-25 season with the shortest title odds. Which teams crack the list for top five biggest threats to a Boston repeat?

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 15

Biggest potential flaw for Celtics ahead of 2024-25 season

Will the Celtics address this potential flaw as they gear up to defend their title?

Ex-NBA veteran predicts Celtics start year 'with some attitude'

Unlikely big man is becoming Celtics star of preseason

Jaylen Brown speaks out on All-Defensive snub: 'People only care about offense'

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Jayson Tatum News / Sneakers on SI / October 14

Jayson Tatum's New Sneakers Celebrate Celtics History

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Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Jayson Tatum Addresses NBA Media on Netflix’s 'Starting 5'

Jayson Tatum was one of the five NBA players chosen to star in the hit Netflix series, “Starting 5”. The show has given an inside look into the lives and seasons of some of the best players in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 13