Celtics, Al Horford and Joe Mazzulla
Al Horford debuts, veteran guard sits in Celtics’ presason finale
After watching the Celtics’ first four preseason games from the bench, Al Horford finally played his first minutes since the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. Horford returned to the starting lineup as Boston closed out its exhibition schedule in Toronto.
Joe Mazzulla reveals plan for Celtics veteran preseason debut
Luke Kornet has started three games this preseason in place of Horford and Mazzulla wouldn’t commit one way or another earlier this week whether Horford would start or remain in a bench role upon his return.
Al Horford to make preseason debut Oct. 15 vs. Toronto Raptors, per Mazzulla
Fans of the Boston Celtics may have noticed a conspicuous absence on the court with their favorite team so far this preseason in the lack of Al Horford playing time we have seen from the Celtics so far this preseason.
Joe Mazzulla reveals plan for Celtics starters in fourth preseason game
After playing most of his regular starters in the Celtics’ first three preseason games, head coach Joe Mazzulla is giving that top unit a night off.
While the stars sit, the Celtics remain dominant, and other observations from Sunday’s preseason game
On Sunday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman all sat out, giving the end of a roster some extended opportunities.
Celtics' Al Horford: Starting in preseason debut
Horford missed the majority of the preseason due to rest purposes, though he will replace Neemias Queta in the starting five on Tuesday. Luke Kornet has been a mainstay in the preseason starting lineup,
Al Horford addresses how he feels after making preseason debut
As the Celtics continued their way through the preseason, every member of the regular roster made an appearance except for one big exception. Al Horford hadn’t played in the first four preseason games as the team kept him out of game action.
Celtics starter makes massive jump in ESPN rankings after snub
ESPN didn't rank Derrick White as one of their 100 best players last year, which annoyed some of his teammates.
Stan Van Gundy says the Celtics have assembled the best roster he’s ever seen
Stan Van Gundy, who coached in the NBA for almost three decades, said the Celtics probably have the best roster he has ever ...
Jordan Walsh’s breakout was biggest surprise of Celtics preseason
The biggest surprise of this Celtics preseason? The emergence of their youngest player, Jordan Walsh, who looks poised for a ...
Are the Celtics invincible? Ten burning questions for the NBA season.
While Boston’s roster lacks a GOAT like Chicago’s Michael Jordan or a superstar pairing to match Golden State’s Stephen Curry ...
With Kristaps Porzingis injured, and Al Horford not playing, they've made the most of their opportunity so far.
“Our job is to hold it down,” Tillman told NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin after the Celtics’ 139-89 demolition of the 76ers on ...
Celtics could break these NBA single-season 3-point records in 2024-25
The Celtics nearly broke this record last season. They made 1,351 3-pointers, which was 12 shy of the Warriors' record. By ...
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics head into NBA title defense with something to prove
The good: Three and D. The Celtics led the NBA with 1,351 made 3-pointers last year — 140 more more than the next-most ...