The Boston Celtics’ trade deadline assets are rather clear-cut, though their stance on adding or subtracting remains open. If they lean toward acquisitions, they can leverage pieces such as Anfernee Simons ($27.

Sam Hauser is an elite 3-point shooter. Sure, he’s gone through some slumps, but teams know that once he gets going, it’s hard to shut his water off.

And the VCU alum nearly broke Boston's record for 3-point makes in a contest with the Celtics vs. the Atlanta Hawks in the 132-106 blowout win Hauser helped make happen with 10 makes from 3-point range,

Jaylen Brown is having the best statistical season of his career and is in the middle of the MVP race as the leader of the Boston Celtics while Jayson Tatum is sidelined with injury.

Simons spun home a reverse layup to reach the 30-point mark for his first time with the Celtics. Then, with six minutes left, he hit his toughest shot of the night – a twisting, contested, fadeaway jumper that brought the score to 100-98.

The Boston Celtics are currently second in the Eastern Conference and could get Jayson Tatum back in the near future

After a thorough rout of the Hawks on Saturday, Boston is second in the Eastern Conference and just 1 1/2 games behind the Knicks.

As they get set to meet on Monday night, here are three reasons the Pistons and Celtics are atop the Eastern Conference.

One of the bigger (no pun intended) surprises for the Boston Celtics this season has been the play of backup center Luka Garza this season. Signed by Boston in the 2025 offseason to help make up for the outgoing frontcourt talent in Luke Kornet,

The trade rumors around Anfernee Simons have been swirling ever since the Celtics landed the former Blazers guard in June in exchange for Jrue Holiday. The 27-year-old arrived in Boston as a veteran on a pricey expiring contract and was set to play a reserve role for the first time in four seasons.

Globe Jaylen Brown dominates in homecoming as Celtics demolish Hawks: 6 takeaways Jaylen Brown scores 41, Sam Hauser hits 10 threes in Celtics win over Hawks At the halfway point of the season, the Celtics continue to defy expectations and have become a legit contender