Bobby Krivitsky
@bobbykrivitsky.bsky.social
Celtics reporter | NBA writer for Forbes | Former NFL and NBA columnist for Bleacher Report | Syracuse alum
"He's got the potential to be an elite-level defensive player."
Get familiar with Amari Williams, who the Celtics just called up.
I spoke with Williams, his HC at Kentucky, Mark Pope, Brad Stevens, and several Celtics teammates to learn more about him on and off the court.
Story ⬇️ @forbes.com
Get familiar with Amari Williams, who the Celtics just called up.
I spoke with Williams, his HC at Kentucky, Mark Pope, Brad Stevens, and several Celtics teammates to learn more about him on and off the court.
Story ⬇️ @forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"He's got the potential to be an elite-level defensive player."
Get familiar with Amari Williams, who the Celtics just called up.
I spoke with Williams, his HC at Kentucky, Mark Pope, Brad Stevens, and several Celtics teammates to learn more about him on and off the court.
Story ⬇️ @forbes.com
Get familiar with Amari Williams, who the Celtics just called up.
I spoke with Williams, his HC at Kentucky, Mark Pope, Brad Stevens, and several Celtics teammates to learn more about him on and off the court.
Story ⬇️ @forbes.com
"His presence is still felt."
Jayson Tatum is relentlessly attacking his rehab, acting as another coach, and staying connected with the team. Even while sidelined, he remains a leader and standard setter for the Celtics. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-two-...
Jayson Tatum is relentlessly attacking his rehab, acting as another coach, and staying connected with the team. Even while sidelined, he remains a leader and standard setter for the Celtics. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-two-...
The two examples of Jayson Tatum's leadership that impressed Sam Hauser
Even while rehabbing, Jayson Tatum is leading the Celtics in two distcint ways. It's another reason his voice will resonate when he's in uniform again.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
"His presence is still felt."
Jayson Tatum is relentlessly attacking his rehab, acting as another coach, and staying connected with the team. Even while sidelined, he remains a leader and standard setter for the Celtics. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-two-...
Jayson Tatum is relentlessly attacking his rehab, acting as another coach, and staying connected with the team. Even while sidelined, he remains a leader and standard setter for the Celtics. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-two-...
Per the Celtics, Neemias Queta is OUT for tomorrow’s game against the Pistons.
Neemias Queta - Left Ankle Sprain - OUT
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
Neemias Queta - Left Ankle Sprain - OUT
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Per the Celtics, Neemias Queta is OUT for tomorrow’s game against the Pistons.
Neemias Queta - Left Ankle Sprain - OUT
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
Neemias Queta - Left Ankle Sprain - OUT
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
In the play below, even after Donovan Mitchell denies the DHO part of the Zoom action, Pritchard draws 2 & he & Queta get to it. Tyson has to help the helper (Mobley), Hunter has to zone 2 but is stretched thin, & Tyson doesn't react quickly enough, netting Derrick White an open 3.
The Celtics are running beautiful, multi-option sets, like the one below. I asked Joe Mazzulla how much of the changes in their offense are personnel-driven compared to stuff they wanted to take advantage of independent of their roster.
His answer ⬇️
His answer ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In the play below, even after Donovan Mitchell denies the DHO part of the Zoom action, Pritchard draws 2 & he & Queta get to it. Tyson has to help the helper (Mobley), Hunter has to zone 2 but is stretched thin, & Tyson doesn't react quickly enough, netting Derrick White an open 3.
The Celtics are running beautiful, multi-option sets, like the one below. I asked Joe Mazzulla how much of the changes in their offense are personnel-driven compared to stuff they wanted to take advantage of independent of their roster.
His answer ⬇️
His answer ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Celtics are running beautiful, multi-option sets, like the one below. I asked Joe Mazzulla how much of the changes in their offense are personnel-driven compared to stuff they wanted to take advantage of independent of their roster.
His answer ⬇️
His answer ⬇️
Here’s a look into Luka Garza working on his floater, a staple of his offensive repertoire.
The Celtics will need Garza to step up tomorrow if Neemias Queta, sprained ankle, is out against the Pistons.
The Celtics will need Garza to step up tomorrow if Neemias Queta, sprained ankle, is out against the Pistons.
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Here’s a look into Luka Garza working on his floater, a staple of his offensive repertoire.
The Celtics will need Garza to step up tomorrow if Neemias Queta, sprained ankle, is out against the Pistons.
The Celtics will need Garza to step up tomorrow if Neemias Queta, sprained ankle, is out against the Pistons.
Here’s a look into Payton Pritchard’s post-practice workout, as he showcases his sharpshooting from behind the arc.
As he has recaptured his rhythm, Pritchard is shooting 45.8% on 9.6 3PAs per game in the Celtics’ last five contests.
As he has recaptured his rhythm, Pritchard is shooting 45.8% on 9.6 3PAs per game in the Celtics’ last five contests.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here’s a look into Payton Pritchard’s post-practice workout, as he showcases his sharpshooting from behind the arc.
As he has recaptured his rhythm, Pritchard is shooting 45.8% on 9.6 3PAs per game in the Celtics’ last five contests.
As he has recaptured his rhythm, Pritchard is shooting 45.8% on 9.6 3PAs per game in the Celtics’ last five contests.
“He’s working his tail off…his presence is still felt.”
Sam Hauser discusses Jayson Tatum attacking his rehab and his involvement with the Celtics while sidelined.
Sam Hauser discusses Jayson Tatum attacking his rehab and his involvement with the Celtics while sidelined.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
“He’s working his tail off…his presence is still felt.”
Sam Hauser discusses Jayson Tatum attacking his rehab and his involvement with the Celtics while sidelined.
Sam Hauser discusses Jayson Tatum attacking his rehab and his involvement with the Celtics while sidelined.
Here’s another look into Tatum’s workout, as he gets shots up from behind the arc.
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Here’s another look into Tatum’s workout, as he gets shots up from behind the arc.
The Celtics just wrapped up practice. Jayson Tatum is currently getting some on-court work in. We’ll speak with Joe Mazzulla and a couple of players shortly.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Celtics just wrapped up practice. Jayson Tatum is currently getting some on-court work in. We’ll speak with Joe Mazzulla and a couple of players shortly.
"Just not forgetting who I am."
Yesterday was our first chance to speak with Josh Minott since he returned to the second unit. I was eager to learn about how he dealt w/ that. His perspective was a healthy outlook, one featuring levity & fortitude. It captured why he bounced back quickly.
Story ⬇️
Yesterday was our first chance to speak with Josh Minott since he returned to the second unit. I was eager to learn about how he dealt w/ that. His perspective was a healthy outlook, one featuring levity & fortitude. It captured why he bounced back quickly.
Story ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"Just not forgetting who I am."
Yesterday was our first chance to speak with Josh Minott since he returned to the second unit. I was eager to learn about how he dealt w/ that. His perspective was a healthy outlook, one featuring levity & fortitude. It captured why he bounced back quickly.
Story ⬇️
Yesterday was our first chance to speak with Josh Minott since he returned to the second unit. I was eager to learn about how he dealt w/ that. His perspective was a healthy outlook, one featuring levity & fortitude. It captured why he bounced back quickly.
Story ⬇️
"If you were poor, and I gave you 20 bucks, then instantly took 20 bucks, you never really felt like you had it, right?"
When it was all going well, Josh Minott leaned on perspective. When that changed, it was why he continued earning the Celtics’ trust. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-josh...
When it was all going well, Josh Minott leaned on perspective. When that changed, it was why he continued earning the Celtics’ trust. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-josh...
Josh Minott makes it clear why he quickly bounced back after losing starting job
After the Celtics' 138-129 win over the Magic, Josh Minott shared the perspective at the root of why he's persevering after returning to the second unit.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
"If you were poor, and I gave you 20 bucks, then instantly took 20 bucks, you never really felt like you had it, right?"
When it was all going well, Josh Minott leaned on perspective. When that changed, it was why he continued earning the Celtics’ trust. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-josh...
When it was all going well, Josh Minott leaned on perspective. When that changed, it was why he continued earning the Celtics’ trust. hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-josh...
"We've got to continue to empower [him]."
As he adjusts to going from Portland's primary option to Boston's sixth man, Anfernee Simons is averaging 19 points in the Celtics' last three games.
Story ⬇️ on the change in approach that has allowed Simons to be his best self in his new role.
As he adjusts to going from Portland's primary option to Boston's sixth man, Anfernee Simons is averaging 19 points in the Celtics' last three games.
Story ⬇️ on the change in approach that has allowed Simons to be his best self in his new role.
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
"We've got to continue to empower [him]."
As he adjusts to going from Portland's primary option to Boston's sixth man, Anfernee Simons is averaging 19 points in the Celtics' last three games.
Story ⬇️ on the change in approach that has allowed Simons to be his best self in his new role.
As he adjusts to going from Portland's primary option to Boston's sixth man, Anfernee Simons is averaging 19 points in the Celtics' last three games.
Story ⬇️ on the change in approach that has allowed Simons to be his best self in his new role.
Mazzulla on Jordan Walsh and Josh Minott’s impact when asked to play center as Celtics stuck w/ smaller lineups against the Magic:
“I thought Josh gave us some great stuff…Jordan’s getting better and better regardless of where he plays…They’ve got a chance to really help us.”
“I thought Josh gave us some great stuff…Jordan’s getting better and better regardless of where he plays…They’ve got a chance to really help us.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Mazzulla on Jordan Walsh and Josh Minott’s impact when asked to play center as Celtics stuck w/ smaller lineups against the Magic:
“I thought Josh gave us some great stuff…Jordan’s getting better and better regardless of where he plays…They’ve got a chance to really help us.”
“I thought Josh gave us some great stuff…Jordan’s getting better and better regardless of where he plays…They’ve got a chance to really help us.”
“I think simplifying that way has been easy for me the past couple games.”
Anfernee Simons discusses changing his mindset from preferring to ease into the game in Portland to now needing to instantly be aggressive when he comes in off the bench.
Showcasing more of his offensive abilities lately.
Anfernee Simons discusses changing his mindset from preferring to ease into the game in Portland to now needing to instantly be aggressive when he comes in off the bench.
Showcasing more of his offensive abilities lately.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
“I think simplifying that way has been easy for me the past couple games.”
Anfernee Simons discusses changing his mindset from preferring to ease into the game in Portland to now needing to instantly be aggressive when he comes in off the bench.
Showcasing more of his offensive abilities lately.
Anfernee Simons discusses changing his mindset from preferring to ease into the game in Portland to now needing to instantly be aggressive when he comes in off the bench.
Showcasing more of his offensive abilities lately.
Mazzulla on NBA game being redefined:
"I think talent's being redefined. Talent in the past used to be...you could just get a bucket at any time...but I think talent's being defined by the effort…can you be better conditioned?...Being able to impact the game in a bunch of different ways.”
"I think talent's being redefined. Talent in the past used to be...you could just get a bucket at any time...but I think talent's being defined by the effort…can you be better conditioned?...Being able to impact the game in a bunch of different ways.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Mazzulla on NBA game being redefined:
"I think talent's being redefined. Talent in the past used to be...you could just get a bucket at any time...but I think talent's being defined by the effort…can you be better conditioned?...Being able to impact the game in a bunch of different ways.”
"I think talent's being redefined. Talent in the past used to be...you could just get a bucket at any time...but I think talent's being defined by the effort…can you be better conditioned?...Being able to impact the game in a bunch of different ways.”
Mazzulla on how much of Magic's fourth quarter run was about players on Orlando, e.g., Richardson and Howard, getting hot, vs. the Celtics needing to execute better:
"A little bit of both...A couple of their guys played really well, and there's obviously possessions we could be better defensively."
"A little bit of both...A couple of their guys played really well, and there's obviously possessions we could be better defensively."
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Mazzulla on how much of Magic's fourth quarter run was about players on Orlando, e.g., Richardson and Howard, getting hot, vs. the Celtics needing to execute better:
"A little bit of both...A couple of their guys played really well, and there's obviously possessions we could be better defensively."
"A little bit of both...A couple of their guys played really well, and there's obviously possessions we could be better defensively."
Joe Mazzulla on Anfernee Simons:
"He's playing his role really well...He's getting more comfortable coming off the bench and being aggressive right away...and just scoring in a bunch of different ways."
"He's playing his role really well...He's getting more comfortable coming off the bench and being aggressive right away...and just scoring in a bunch of different ways."
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Joe Mazzulla on Anfernee Simons:
"He's playing his role really well...He's getting more comfortable coming off the bench and being aggressive right away...and just scoring in a bunch of different ways."
"He's playing his role really well...He's getting more comfortable coming off the bench and being aggressive right away...and just scoring in a bunch of different ways."
Josh Minott when asked if he blamed himself for why he went from starting to coming off the bench again:
“If you were poor, and I gave you $20, then instantly took it away, you never really felt like you had it.”
“If you were poor, and I gave you $20, then instantly took it away, you never really felt like you had it.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Josh Minott when asked if he blamed himself for why he went from starting to coming off the bench again:
“If you were poor, and I gave you $20, then instantly took it away, you never really felt like you had it.”
“If you were poor, and I gave you $20, then instantly took it away, you never really felt like you had it.”
“Just not forgetting who I am.”
Josh Minott said after his career-high 21-point night against the Wizards, he knew starting could be taken from him instantly.
Credit to him, he has bounced back quickly after it did. I asked Minott about his mindset as he has handled that change.
Josh Minott said after his career-high 21-point night against the Wizards, he knew starting could be taken from him instantly.
Credit to him, he has bounced back quickly after it did. I asked Minott about his mindset as he has handled that change.
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“Just not forgetting who I am.”
Josh Minott said after his career-high 21-point night against the Wizards, he knew starting could be taken from him instantly.
Credit to him, he has bounced back quickly after it did. I asked Minott about his mindset as he has handled that change.
Josh Minott said after his career-high 21-point night against the Wizards, he knew starting could be taken from him instantly.
Credit to him, he has bounced back quickly after it did. I asked Minott about his mindset as he has handled that change.
Payton Pritchard cites defensive intensity and pace as the keys to the Celtics’ bounce-back victory vs. the Magic tonight.
November 24, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Payton Pritchard cites defensive intensity and pace as the keys to the Celtics’ bounce-back victory vs. the Magic tonight.
Derrick White's free throw and Payton Pritchard breaking free for a layup on the inbound should seal this win for the Celtics. They now lead 136-127 with 23.3 seconds left.
A nice bounce-back victory after Jaylen Brown called them out about their effort and enthusiasm after Friday's loss vs. Nets.
A nice bounce-back victory after Jaylen Brown called them out about their effort and enthusiasm after Friday's loss vs. Nets.
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Derrick White's free throw and Payton Pritchard breaking free for a layup on the inbound should seal this win for the Celtics. They now lead 136-127 with 23.3 seconds left.
A nice bounce-back victory after Jaylen Brown called them out about their effort and enthusiasm after Friday's loss vs. Nets.
A nice bounce-back victory after Jaylen Brown called them out about their effort and enthusiasm after Friday's loss vs. Nets.
Milestone night for Sam Hauser. He reached 2,000 career points during the third quarter, per Celtics Stats.
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Milestone night for Sam Hauser. He reached 2,000 career points during the third quarter, per Celtics Stats.
The Celtics hang 80 points on the Magic in the first half. They lead 80-57 at the break.
Bos:
34 paint points
64.6% FG%, 9/17 on 3s (52.9%)
19 Asts on 31 FGs
2 turnovers
Simons: 16 points
Brown: 14 points, 6 assists
Pritchard: 13 points, 8 assists
Minott: 12 points, 5 rebounds
Bos:
34 paint points
64.6% FG%, 9/17 on 3s (52.9%)
19 Asts on 31 FGs
2 turnovers
Simons: 16 points
Brown: 14 points, 6 assists
Pritchard: 13 points, 8 assists
Minott: 12 points, 5 rebounds
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Celtics hang 80 points on the Magic in the first half. They lead 80-57 at the break.
Bos:
34 paint points
64.6% FG%, 9/17 on 3s (52.9%)
19 Asts on 31 FGs
2 turnovers
Simons: 16 points
Brown: 14 points, 6 assists
Pritchard: 13 points, 8 assists
Minott: 12 points, 5 rebounds
Bos:
34 paint points
64.6% FG%, 9/17 on 3s (52.9%)
19 Asts on 31 FGs
2 turnovers
Simons: 16 points
Brown: 14 points, 6 assists
Pritchard: 13 points, 8 assists
Minott: 12 points, 5 rebounds
The Celtics were lacking in the energy department on Friday vs. the Nets. No surprise that they've corrected that in the first half against the Magic today.
Active on defense, running the floor, and manufacturing a well-balanced offensive attack. 30 paint points, 8/16 on 3s, assisted on 17/27 FGs.
Active on defense, running the floor, and manufacturing a well-balanced offensive attack. 30 paint points, 8/16 on 3s, assisted on 17/27 FGs.
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Celtics were lacking in the energy department on Friday vs. the Nets. No surprise that they've corrected that in the first half against the Magic today.
Active on defense, running the floor, and manufacturing a well-balanced offensive attack. 30 paint points, 8/16 on 3s, assisted on 17/27 FGs.
Active on defense, running the floor, and manufacturing a well-balanced offensive attack. 30 paint points, 8/16 on 3s, assisted on 17/27 FGs.