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
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 ⬇️
"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.
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.
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.
Long conversation between Joe Mazzulla and Chris Boucher during this timeout. After Neemias Queta hobbled to the locker room, the latter is getting rare run during the first quarter.
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Long conversation between Joe Mazzulla and Chris Boucher during this timeout. After Neemias Queta hobbled to the locker room, the latter is getting rare run during the first quarter.
Here’s a look into Jaylen Brown’s pregame routine as he works on finishing around the basket, including scoop shots with his right hand on the left side of the basket, while working with God Shammgod Jr. before tonight’s Celtics-Magic game.
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Here’s a look into Jaylen Brown’s pregame routine as he works on finishing around the basket, including scoop shots with his right hand on the left side of the basket, while working with God Shammgod Jr. before tonight’s Celtics-Magic game.
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, who’s feeling much better today, says that the need to be more effective in transition drove their decision to play at a faster pace this season.
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, who’s feeling much better today, says that the need to be more effective in transition drove their decision to play at a faster pace this season.
“He’s really grown in that area.”
Joe Mazzulla discusses the roots of Neemias Queta’s impact on defense.
“He’s done a great job understanding his matchup every single night.”
Joe Mazzulla discusses the roots of Neemias Queta’s impact on defense.
“He’s done a great job understanding his matchup every single night.”
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“He’s really grown in that area.”
Joe Mazzulla discusses the roots of Neemias Queta’s impact on defense.
“He’s done a great job understanding his matchup every single night.”
Joe Mazzulla discusses the roots of Neemias Queta’s impact on defense.
“He’s done a great job understanding his matchup every single night.”
Jordan Walsh delivered a dagger corner 3 the last time the Celtics played the Magic. He’s back in his corner office right now as he gets ready for tonight’s rematch at TD Garden.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Jordan Walsh delivered a dagger corner 3 the last time the Celtics played the Magic. He’s back in his corner office right now as he gets ready for tonight’s rematch at TD Garden.
Hugo Gonzalez posterization alert.
The Celtics host the Magic tonight at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 6:00 ET.
The Celtics host the Magic tonight at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 6:00 ET.
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hugo Gonzalez posterization alert.
The Celtics host the Magic tonight at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 6:00 ET.
The Celtics host the Magic tonight at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 6:00 ET.
Yesterday was a great example of Anfernee Simons showcasing more of his playmaking abilities. He threw some dimes while comfortably dealing w/ when Nets were sending 2 to the ball vs. pick-and-rolls.
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Yesterday was a great example of Anfernee Simons showcasing more of his playmaking abilities. He threw some dimes while comfortably dealing w/ when Nets were sending 2 to the ball vs. pick-and-rolls.
Mazzulla has discussed Celtics’ roster having a lot of players learning what it takes to be consistent in the NBA.
I asked Jaylen Brown how much he felt like this loss, where Celtics didn’t match Nets’ energy, was about what happened w/in the game compared to preparation leading up to it.
Answer ⬇️
I asked Jaylen Brown how much he felt like this loss, where Celtics didn’t match Nets’ energy, was about what happened w/in the game compared to preparation leading up to it.
Answer ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Mazzulla has discussed Celtics’ roster having a lot of players learning what it takes to be consistent in the NBA.
I asked Jaylen Brown how much he felt like this loss, where Celtics didn’t match Nets’ energy, was about what happened w/in the game compared to preparation leading up to it.
Answer ⬇️
I asked Jaylen Brown how much he felt like this loss, where Celtics didn’t match Nets’ energy, was about what happened w/in the game compared to preparation leading up to it.
Answer ⬇️
Joe Mazzulla cited Anfernee Simon’s ability to handle Nets’ aggressive pick-and-roll coverage while explaining what led to his season-high in minutes (33).
He said of Simon’s defense:
“I thought his presence defensively was probably the best it’s been all season.”
Q: @samlafrancenba.bsky.social
He said of Simon’s defense:
“I thought his presence defensively was probably the best it’s been all season.”
Q: @samlafrancenba.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Joe Mazzulla cited Anfernee Simon’s ability to handle Nets’ aggressive pick-and-roll coverage while explaining what led to his season-high in minutes (33).
He said of Simon’s defense:
“I thought his presence defensively was probably the best it’s been all season.”
Q: @samlafrancenba.bsky.social
He said of Simon’s defense:
“I thought his presence defensively was probably the best it’s been all season.”
Q: @samlafrancenba.bsky.social
Massive pop as The Office intro music comes on and Steve Carrell appears on the TD Garden Jumbotron.
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Massive pop as The Office intro music comes on and Steve Carrell appears on the TD Garden Jumbotron.