During a recent episode of the "Bob Ryan NBA Podcast," the veteran Celtics analyst explored the impact Tatum could have on the current Celtics roster and whether his return, depending on when and if it happens, could reposition Boston as a genuine postseason contender in the East.

Trade speculation is growing around Ivica Zubac, and the Celtics are now viewed as a leading contender to land the Clippers’ standout center.

Los Angeles faces the Boston Celtics after Austin Reaves scored 44 points in the Lakers' 123-120 victory against the Toronto Raptors. Friday's meeting is

Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.

One night after his NBA-record streak of double-digit scoring games ended in dramatic and unselfish fashion, LeBron James will aim to keep the Los Angeles Lakers rolling when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday.

The NBA’s oldest and loudest rivalry hits center stage Friday night when the Lakers visit the Celtics, and for once, both sides are coming in hot. The Lakers just beat Toronto on a Rui Hachimura buzzer-beater and got a 44-point heater from Austin Reaves,

Boston has an 11-9 record, though that’s after an 0-3 start to the year. The C’s have been around the .500 mark without many huge streaks either way. But they do have a plus-4.2 net rating, meaning they’ve been above-average. So even though the record doesn’t pop off the page, the on-court product has impressed more often than not.

The Bruins and Celtics — born in the winters of 1924-25 and 1946-47, respectively — both played their first home games in the big barn near Symphony Hall and Huntington Avenue.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Zeller wore only jersey No. 44 and put up 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.

After the Celtics' seventh win in nine games, it's fair to wonder if this team has a higher ceiling than we thought, says Chris Forsberg.