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Sep 29, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens talks to reporters during media day at the Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Stevens was not happy with how the season ended, and he was sending his team pointed messages about what needs to change

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The President of Basketball Operations maintained his signature midwestern demeanor, but he made it clear that he was not happy with how the season ended, and changes will be made

Mar 10, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The young rookie had a very good season, and his future is very bright, despite falling out of the rotation late in the season

Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Brown's confidant Tracey McGrady says Brown has been frustrated with the Celtics Organization, but Stevens seemed to be surprised by the notion

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Brown has had a season-long running feud with the league's officials, culminating in a massive fine for saying the refs had an agenda against him

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) warms up before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.

The Celtics need some upgrades, but are those already on the roster?

Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and head coach Joe Mazzulla against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Riding the wave or our growing and changing expectations was a fun ride, but it led to a crash landing which still gave the team important information for the future

Apr 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) receives a pass against Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Celtics are moving on to the 2026-27 team-building phase, and they have a lot of options, but those come with some restrictions

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) returns up court against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum held an extensive exit interview session before wrapping up his season. Here's everything he said, with added analysis

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks with Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) after game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics superstar was candid about where he was in his rehab, why the knee issue happened, and why it was ultimately not surprising, even if the timing of it was bad

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talks with Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7)after Philadephia’s win in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Celtics season is over after a tough loss in a wild Game 7 where they nearly erased an 18-point deficit.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are hours away from a do-or-die Game 7, and after initial reports that everyone on both teams was available, the Celtics have announced that they might be shorthanded on Saturday night

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Celtics season will either move forward with a quick turnaround to face the New York Knicks, or it will come crashing to an end. Game 7s can be weird, with desperation leading to unique lineups, wild decisions, and players who rise to the occasion

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

There is one massive problem plaguing the Celtics, and one main culprit in the middle of it all that needs to get back to playing 'Celtics basketball'

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prepares to take a foul shot against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Celtics and Sixers will have the NBA stage to themselves on Saturday

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Celtics have gotten away from the one thing that has made them successfull all season, and it's crushing their chances against the Sixers

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after his three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Celtics will be fine, but that doesn't mean the concerns people have about them are wrong

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) exits the court after the game against the Boston Celtics in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

There will be three Game Sixes played on Thursday night, and how those go will influence when the second round starts

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) and forward Paul George (8) defend against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Tatum was held scoreless in the fourth on just two shots. Here's his entire postgame interview with additional analysis

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) defends against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Celtics looked to be in position to put the Sixers away, but instead they're heading to Philadelphia for a Game 6

Stevens recently laid out how he goes about finding the guys to support his core, and what types of attributes he's focused on to get guys who overachieve in Boston

Apr 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

It's a playful back and forth that made it all the way to the media room at Tuesday's pre-Game 4 Boston Celtics shoot around

Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics superstar started slow but dropped 30 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists to help the Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers by 32 in Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series

Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Pritchard and Tatum were the obvious stars of the game, but there were some underrated great performances as well in the 32-point win in Philly

Apr 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates a three pointer against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics Superstar's own recovery can serve as a blueprint for the Minnesota guard as he begins the long rehab process

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