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How Jayson Tatum Became Extra Celtics Coach 7 Months After Achilles Surgery - CLNS Media Jayson Tatum has become a constant presence around the Celtics during his Achilles rehab, resembling an extra coach early this season as his return nears.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - I talked to most of the #Celtics' players about how Tatum has helped them while he rehabs.

"A lot of guys that know they got an extended amount of time (out), they’re gonna separate themselves...he’s been like an extra coach."
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YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network Will Jayson Tatum return to Celtics SOONER than expected?

Could Jayson Tatum return sooner than expected?🤔

@realbobmanning.bsky.social & @noadalzell.bsky.social discuss on a Practice Edition of @TheGardenReport

WATCH on @CLNSMedia: youtu.be/EO1ii_aQz70

Even Reaching .500 Demands Near Flawless Effort from these Celtics - CLNS Media The Celtics shot well on tough twos and received a strong Neemias Queta effort. Foul trouble and stretches where they lapsed still cost them in a loss to the Nets.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- The #Celtics sounded frustrated with their effort on Friday against the #Nets. But they won on the off. boards, tied the turnover battle and shot over 55% on 2s.

Key stretches cost them again: www.clnsmedia.com/even-reachin...

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla...

Joe and others weighed in today

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla...

Joe and others weighed in today

Celtics Need More from Anfernee Simons After First Half Benching at Magic - CLNS Media The Celtics benched Anfernee Simons for most of the first half in Friday's loss to the Magic before he helped tie the game in the fourth quarter.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - On a team balancing an old 3PT identity with a new defensive one, Anfernee Simons is stuck in the middle & received only 2 first half mins. in favor of González, Walsh FRI before providing badly needed 2H shooting. He accepted it: www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-need...

How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.

Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...

The Growing Josh Minott (Contract) Problem If Josh Minott keeps playing like this, will the Celtics eventually lose him?

The Josh Minott Problem, or Why Won't the CBA Leave Me Alone
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How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.

Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network Kevin Durant REVEALS Jayson Tatum Achilles Rehab Details | Garden Report

Discussed this story and Tatum's progress on the Garden Report as well: youtu.be/_4ovlbNsQII

Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum Recovery - CLNS Media Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out for advice after Tatum tore his Achilles, Kevin Durant told CLNS Media in an exclusive interview.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out to Durant after Tatum tore his Achilles. He left them some simple advice: "Try to ease his mind."

KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...

Celtics Don't Feel Far From Breakthrough Despite Winless Start - CLNS Media The Celtics started 0-2 despite winning five of their first eight quarters against the 76ers and Knicks. They don't feel far from a breakthrough.

NEW
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-- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...

Why Anfernee Simons Was Proud of Himself After His Celtics Debut - CLNS Media Anfernee Simons scored only 13 points in his Celtics debut, but he flashed the defensive playmaking Boston worked all summer on helping him improve at.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Simons was proud of himself after his #Celtics debut: "Wasn’t perfect, made some mistakes, but I showed up," he told me after.

For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step:
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Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.

Wrote about an opening night that started with promise before flaws (depth, defense, size) showed late and cost the #Celtics a game they were in a great position to win.

They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...

Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: They're as competitive as we thought & as flawed as many imagined in an L. They flew around early & slowed late. Queta & Tillman showed flashes, then C's played no centers on their last possession

On a night of Celtics contradictions
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We're live!

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season

Live now with @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social talking Derrick White and the #Celtics! @celticsclns.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsr...

LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network

LIVE #GardenReport -- 7PM EST tonight with Derrick White's dad @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social ahead of a big season for Derrick.

We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
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great stuff throughout from @realbobmanning.bsky.social, including his thoughts on why payton pritchard is a name to watch this year⤵️

Joe on Tillman's resurgence: "He's been here for 2.5 years and I think he's the ultimate professional and has handled the situation, coming in halfway through the year ... last year not going the way he wanted it to ... I think we're doing some things defensively that fit (him)"

Tillman being back to himself is an underrated development for this team.

Joe Mazzulla's Media Game Blowout a Reminder Why We Cover the Celtics - CLNS Media The Celtics' coaching staff blew out media members 57-4 in a scrimmage on Tuesday afternoon at Auerbach Center. The Jr. Celtics Academy hosted the event.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - That media game was ugly, but it reminded us how much we love this game, why we got into media, how much of a machine #NBA staffs are. And gave us *some* bonding w/ Joe

Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on.
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How New Celtics Have Handled Joe Mazzulla's Coaching Style - CLNS Media New Celtics have become acclimated to Joe Mazzulla's unconventional coaching style. It adjusts to each player, he says, and isn't about him.

NEW @ CLNS - It's not 'Mazzulla-ball,' Joe argues. But new players join the #Celtics knowing him from viral presser clips: "It’s unfortunate that it’s gotten to that point," he says. "I don’t want it to be, 'you have to adapt to Joe.' No, we have to work together."
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Celtics Centers Feeling Motivated Amid Doubts Following Offseason Losses - CLNS Media Centers Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman Sr. will try to fill large shoes when the Celtics' season begins in less than two weeks.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social from Toronto -- After massive offseason losses at the position, the #Celtics' remaining centers are motivated, rather than feeling slighted over doubts about their ability to take over: "Everybody's gonna say what they think."

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#Celtics starters:
Simons
Pritchard
Minott
Boucher
Queta

Looks like a rest night for Brown and White.

Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.

"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.

"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
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Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.

"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.

"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
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YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Grizzlies Preseason Postgame Show

As this game winds down reminder to join us LIVE as the 7th season of Post Game on #TheGardenReport begins.
@johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...

Exclusive: How Celtics Have Coached Anfernee Simons to Thrive on Defense - CLNS Media Anfernee Simons reunited with former workout coach Ross McMains on the Celtics, who has drilled him on thinking defense since his arrival in Boston.

NEW - Anfernee Simons reunited w/ C's assistant Ross McMains this summer, who worked out with him in 2020. They've been focusing on defense to begin every day together since July

"Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him"
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YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network Celtics reveal COMPLETELY NEW play style | Garden Report Practice Update

Do the #Celtics have the players to play more physical defense this year (like the #Thunder)?

They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport
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