Today in Boston Celtics history, the Celtics linked up with ten other franchises to establish the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

An epic series between two great teams highlighted what was missing from the Celtics this postseason

Celtics Star Derrick White Reveals Biased 2026 NBA Finals Prediction originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here. After getting eliminated in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics have had plenty of free time to watch the postseason over the last month.

"These are the same dudes that can’t guard (Los Angeles Lakers star) Luka Doncic, and Luka Doncic is lighting them up," said McHale.

The Celtics will have about $180 million in guaranteed money to enter the offseason so they will have full access to the non-taxpayer mid-level exception ($15 million) and bi-annual exception ($5.4 million).

The Boston Celtics are being paired with a budding star in the NBA draft.

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the No. 27 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Boston Celtics after the combine and early entry deadline.

The Celtics hosted what should be another familiar name for basketball fans in the New England area. UConn big man Tarris Reed Jr. had a predraft workout with the Celtics, per HoopsHype’s tracker. Boston’s predraft workout number has crept up in the weeks ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, set for June 23-24.

Tony Dobbins and Tyler Lashbrook could be the next Celtics assistant coaches to take on head coach positions elsewhere.