Boston Celtics

1st in Atlantic Division

2026 Schedule

NBA playoffs 2026: Five first-round trends we're watching

ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Hour 2: Magic Man

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas do their Mid-Week Check-In in the midst of the NBA and NHL Playoffs and more! Kevin Clark stops by! Plus Joel Embiid has a big night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson

Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking. Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions. Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Spurs' odds lengthen despite closing out Trail Blazers

San Antonio and Boston are tied for the second-best odds to win the NBA championship following Tuesday's games.

'Dominant' Joel Embiid, 76ers' defense shut down Celtics late

Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.

Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive

— Joel Embiid was even better in his second game back.

Celtics president Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for his efforts, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year.