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Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup as Rockets host Celtics The Houston Rockets entered this season planning to avoid playing veteran guard Fred VanVleet during both games of back-to-backs, which prompted the offseason signing of veteran Marcus Smart.,Smart excelled in his first start with the Rockets on Saturday, scoring 24 points and making seven 3-pointer...

Six NBA Teams That Could Make a Massive Leap in 2026-27Which NBA teams are poised to make the biggest leap in 2026-27? Ranking six potential breakout teams, including the 76ers, Spurs and Heat....

Ranking the NBA’s Christmas Day Games From Worst to BestThe NBA Christmas Day schedule is set. Here’s our ranking of all five matchups from worst to best ahead of the 2026-27 season....

Why the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Trade to the 76ers Still Doesn’t Make Sense

The Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks leaves major questions about Boston's championship future....

Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End

Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....

Report: Ron Harper Jr. to sign 3-year, $9M deal with Celtics

The Boston Celtics are re-signing Ron Harper Jr. to a new three-year, $9 million contract, ESPN reported Saturday.,The Celtics are declining the 26-year-old forward's $2.6 million team option for 2026-27 to commit to the longer deal.,Harper averaged 4.2 points and 11.0 minutes in 29 games (three sta...

Celtics' Brad Stevens: Jaylen Brown 'a big part of us'

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said All-Star Jaylen Brown remains "a big part of us" following a failed attempt to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.,Multiple outlets reported that Boston offered Brown as part of a trade package to the Milwaukee Bucks, who instead dealt...

Winners and Losers From the First Two Rounds of the NBA Playoffs

From Donovan Mitchell’s breakthrough to Boston’s uncertain future, here are the biggest winners and losers of the NBA Playoffs....