NEW: The Celtics are (seemingly) solving their biggest issue - rebounding. “We got a long way to go,” said Derrick White. “But, beginning of the year, it seemed like we had a longer way to go than we do now.” More from practice: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...

NEW: STORY On Sunday, Sam Hauser logged just 7 minutes. On Tuesday, he might have been the difference-maker in a win over the Nets. That's been the story of the Celtics' season, in a nutshell. "You just have to trust it.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...

NEW STORY: Jordan Walsh shared that Jaylen Brown's belief in him as a defensive stopper may have translated into him getting more minutes: "He’s like, ‘ I’m gonna have a conversation with Joe, and we can go from there.’ I was like, ‘All right, cool.’" www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...

NEW: Finally caught up on Maine Celtics games - and here's which players have stood out through the first 5 games of the season! www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW: Derrick White and Payton Pritchard's three-shooting is back - the duo is shooting 54% from three in their last 2 games after starting the year ice-cold. And with that, everything's different for the Celtics. “It was definitely inevitable." www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW: After a long road trip, the Celtics finally had a day off. Jaylen Brown spent it hosting a special charity bowl, and his teammates & coaches attended. "We could work together to have a greater impact than just winning & losing basketball games." www.celticsblog.com/nba-playbook...

NEW: An underrated component of the Celtics' success has long been the developmental program of the Maine Celtics. “They put the time in to invest in you." How Ron Harper Jr could be the next Maine Celtics success story, for @celticsblog: www.celticsblog.com/nba-playbook...

NEW: Payton Pritchard didn't feel like himself playing basketball earlier this week. "It was just a lot of overthinking. It was like – is this the right shot? Is this the right pass? Is this the right time to drive?” How he fixed it, for @celticsblog: www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW FEATURE: Luka Garza – who grew up a Celtics fan – got up 12,000 more practice shots than any player in the NBA last year. His father, Frank, preached patience: “I just had to believe someone was paying attention. And of course it was Brad Stevens.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW STORY: Jordan Walsh is playing the best basketball of his career. All of it is years in the making. "He has that sense of urgency as if he’s playing like his basketball life is on the line. And, he should play that way." www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

New You Got Boston podcast on @CelticsCLNS ! Some things that stood out from the Celtics 123-110 loss to the Magic and why I continue to be encouraged by the Celtics’ season despite the hiccups: youtu.be/lMhpoePaTUo?...

NEW: Former St. John star RJ Luis has been waived by the Maine Celtics and will undergo surgery, sources told CelticsBlog. The Celtics acquired Luis in the trade that sent Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz. More here: www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW: Before Wednesday night, Jordan Walsh had only played more than two minutes in ONE game this season. But on Wednesday, Walsh helped turn a tough game around, helping the Celtics to a critical victory. “I thought he was great tonight." www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEWS: 6 WNBA players will join Unrivaled as development pool players: Hailey Van Lith, Azaiah James, Haley Jones, Emily Engstler, Laeticia Amihere, and Makayla Timpson More: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: It's been all love between Josh Minott and the city of Boston since he first arrived. An afternoon at the Roxbury YMCA further affirmed that. “In three months here, I’ve probably been outside of my place more than in three years in Minnesota." www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...

NEW: JD Davison returned to Boston on Saturday, this time a Rocket. He knew he'd be getting waived by the Celtics and was thrilled to find a landing spot. “We were 2-3 steps ahead of it.. I just found the right place for me.” W/ @RealBobManning: www.celticsblog.com/articles/123...

NEW: Most WNBA players will be free agents this winter. Here's every team's full list of free agents, and top offseason priority: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Former Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn is one of 4 new Unrivaled head coaches. More here: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

While he rehabs and can't suit up, Jayson Tatum has been trying to connect with fans a different way, and @noadalzell.bsky.social wrote a really nice story on it from her 1-on-1 with Tatum to talk about his community work, rehab and more for @sbnation.bsky.social www.sbnation.com/nba/1087674/...

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Jayson Tatum has found joy in community as he continues to eye a return to the floor. "It really helps my mental health a lot." My 1-on-1 with Tatum, re: his love for St. Louis, why timeouts are now extra special, and much more: www.sbnation.com/nba/1087674/...

NEW: After an 0-3 start to the season, the Celtics found themselves in an unfamiliar spot. But, they're not losing faith in themselves or one another “We’ve handled it great, to be honest. Better than I expected." "I believe in this group." www.celticsblog.com/articles/123...

NEW: The Dallas Wings have officially announced Jose Fernandez as their next head coach. "As the game and WNBA continue to become global, no coach in this country has recruited and successfully coached international players better than Jose." www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Sonia Raman is the Seattle Storm's new head coach & her former players are thrilled. Xavier Tillman played under Raman with the Memphis Grizzlies: “She worked super hard, dedicated to the film, dedicated to the craft, and loves basketball.” www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Jaylen Brown and Anfernee Simons reacted to the NBA's recent string of sports betting arrests at shootaround on Friday. "Just in shock." “I think a lot more could have been done to help players and prepare players." More here: www.celticsblog.com/articles/123...

NEW: I caught up with Connecticut Sun players Saniya Rivers and Aaliyah Edwards, who sat courtside at TD Garden at the Celtics home opener. “I would love to be a part of this - this atmosphere and this energy that they bring each and every night." More: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Connecticut Sun GM Morgan Tuck opened up on her first year at the helm in a lengthy 1-on-1 interview. On Rachid Meziane's coaching debut: "He’s still going to be our coach. We’re not changing things up, and he’s someone that we still believe in." www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: I sat down with Connecticut Sun general manager Morgan Tuck for a 25-minute, all-encompassing conversation. You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrBs...

NEW: A shocking take from me. The Celtics are going to be much better than you expect: www.sbnation.com/nba/1086019/...

NEW: I sat down with CT Sun GM Morgan Tuck to discuss the outlook of the franchise and the importance of their young core. "I don’t think we’re a team that can pick and select different players every year and go out there and give a good product." More: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

Have a special episode of WNBA Today on CLNS coming out tomorrow! We got a special guest 👀 Go subscribe now! www.youtube.com/@WNBAonCLNS

NEW: Payton Pritchard is co-launching a social media app called the Off Court App with former Celtic teammate Aaron Nesmith (and others). “It could be an unbelievable thing for athletes to just show their life outside of ball in a different perspective." www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: The Celtics have signed Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract after his second training camp in Boston. The 25-year-old former Rutgers star brings sharpshooting and basketball IQ. I caught up with him on what made this camp different: www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: 4 WNBA head coach positions remain ahead of this season - and each presents a unique opportunity. How they stack up: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Xavier Tillman hit the game-winner — and it could be a sign of things to come. He feels much healthier than last year. "I would kind of be scared to jump, because I didn’t know if my knee would be able to absorb the reaction of the force." www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: I lost to Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics coaches by 53 points in a Media vs Coaches scrimmage at the Auerbach Center today. It was probably the most lopsided basketball game I ever played in. But it was also the time of my life: www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: At his Tatum 4 launch event in Roxbury, Jayson Tatum opened up about his Achilles recovery, his connection with the city of Boston, and his post-return aspirations. "I won’t be the same — I’m gonna come back and be better.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: Josh Minott was in awe of TD Garden in his debut. “The crowd might have to chill out, because I was feeling invincible.” He's never seen a preseason crowd like this before. "The whole city, it just seems like everybody’s a die-hard fan.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: Some very early Celtics preseason takeaways. www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

My Celtics preseason opener reactions! youtu.be/NlFTNES3I1s?...

NEW from Memphis: How Joe Mazzulla coached Hugo Gonzalez through a strong Celtics debut. “I just enjoy coaching him - because of his personality, how he carries himself.” www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

New from Memphis: Down 12 pounds and no longer dealing with knee swelling, Xavier Tillman is eyeing a career-best season. “I’ll try to go for my career highs as much as possible." For @celticsblog: www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: In June, the Aces dropped 5 of 6 games, including a 27-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries. It's hard to believe where they are now. Inside the WNBA's best comeback: www.theoffside.com/comeback-rep...

NEW: The situation between Napheesa Collier and Cathy Engelbert is becoming increasingly dicey. ”For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me and for the players, and then to turn around and call me a liar three minutes later.." www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

New You Got Boston episode out now on @CelticsCLNS! I caught up with Chris Boucher and dove into what he brings to the Celtics. Plus, some other training camp takeaways! www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9TM...

NEW: Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson just combined for the 62 points - and the Las Vegas Aces are on the cusp of their third WNBA title in four seasons: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW FEATURE: I sat down with Chris Boucher to discuss his acclimation to Boston & how Joe Mazzulla jumped at the chance to attend his baptism in Montreal. “His eyes lit up. He was like, ‘Yeah, I want to come to that.’” How Boucher already feels at home: www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

Do the #Celtics have the players to play more physical defense this year (like the #Thunder)? They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU

NEW: Entering Friday night, Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd were each averaging just over 7 points per game in these playoffs. In Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, the bench duo combined for an astonishing 39 points. "It comes as no surprise.” www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

NEW: Celtics players have spent all summer at the practice facility integrating new faces after an offseason of change. "We're trying to build a family." The result? "This is the hardest training camp I’ve seen." Inside Celtics training camp ⬇️ www.celticsblog.com/articles/122...

NEW: My predictions for what should be an excellent WNBA Finals series: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...