The frontcourt stands out in particular as an area of need, with the Celtics needing a bit of veteran experience and a different style of big play.

Despite a new head coach, the Washington Wizards and prospects Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly were terrible last season. In the summer, DC shipped out Jordan Poole for an aging but still good CJ McCollum, and they also added former Bucks star Khris Middleton. It has made no difference, and DC is again near the bottom of the standings.

The Boston Celtics weren't supposed to be back at the top of the Eastern Conference, but with the calendar turning to 2026, that's where they find themselves ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline.

Take a look at the Celtic Stars’ takeover season, carrying Boston with elite scoring, defense and clutch performances.

NBA trade rumors are ratcheting up as the deadline looms one month away, and teams like the Celtics and Warriors must make decisions.

After losing four of their previous five games, the Denver Nuggets snapped their cold streak with a huge road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did Denv

The Boston Celtics have won seven of their last eight games and are suddenly within reach of the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Denver Nuggets should be a good bit healthier against the Celtics after springing a massive upset over Philadelphia.

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Preseason expectations for the 2025-26 Boston Celtics were mixed, but few, if any experts had the team pegged for a 22-12 start as the campaign reaches its halfway point. Many media members thought that with no Jayson Tatum for much of the year and the departures of Al Horford,