Boston could be without Jayson Tatum all season and also lost a number of other key players, making New York the favorite.
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Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
Harper, who played 14 games for the Maine Celtics last season, has played three games with Boston this preseason.
Former Celtics star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI
Pierce was arrested on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel.
Duke brings Jayson Tatum on board as chief basketball officer
The Celtics star, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, will serve on a voluntary basis at his former school.
Celtics don’t pressure Jayson Tatum to return quicker
Tatum continues to rehab after tearing his right Achilles tendon as Boston begins the preseason with lower expectations.
Jayson Tatum among NBA stars dealing with injury to start season
Victor Wembanyama will make his return, while Kyrie Irving and Tatum are rehabbing to play.
New Celtics owner vows to do whatever it takes to win
Bill Chisholm isn’t changing the front office staff as he takes over in Boston and says winning championships is the priority.
Father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown arrested after reported stabbing
Quenton Marselles Brown was arrested on attempted murder charges after an incident in Las Vegas.
Celtics ownership officially changes hands
Bill Chisholm finalizes a deal to take control of the team from Wyc Grousbec.
Celtics’ sale unanimously approved by NBA owners
Bill Chisholm is taking over majority ownership of a team valued at $6.1 billion.