Noa Dalzell
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Noa Dalzell
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WNBA @sbnation, Celtics @clnsceltics
NEW: In the Celtics' win over Clippers, Anfernee Simons played just 12 minutes. Josh Minott 11, and Sam Hauser 7.

One week later, the trio combined for 55 points on 74% shooting against the Magic.

How they're handling inconsistent minutes:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Celtics bench trio shines against Clippers amid fluctuating minutes
Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, and Sam Hauser have all seen inconsistent minutes this season. On Sunday, the Celtics bench players put together standout performances as they continue to navigate an unp...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NEW: The Maine Celtics have won 4 straight games and remain undefeated at the Portland Expo.

Plus backup guard Kameron Warrens just exploded for a 22-point career-best game.

More:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Maine Celtics guard has career game as team wins 4th straight
Backup Maine Celtics guard Kameron Warrens tallied 22 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds in the team’s fourth consecutive win.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NEW: Celtics two-way guard Ron Harper Jr. just put together a ridiculous performance: 46 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds.

And, as it currently stands, he's the G-League's leading scorer:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Maine Celtics guard just put together an all-time performance
Ron Harper Jr. is the G-League’s leading scorer after a 46-point explosion on Friday night.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NEW: The Celtics are (seemingly) solving their biggest issue - rebounding.

“We got a long way to go,” said Derrick White. “But, beginning of the year, it seemed like we had a longer way to go than we do now.”

More from practice:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
The Celtics are (seemingly) solving their biggest issue
The Celtics were terribly out-rebounded to begin the season. Things have since turned around.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW: STORY On Sunday, Sam Hauser logged just 7 minutes.

On Tuesday, he might have been the difference-maker in a win over the Nets.

That's been the story of the Celtics' season, in a nutshell.

"You just have to trust it.”
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Recently-benched Celtics forward fueled win over Nets — and that’s been the year in a nutshell
On Sunday, Sam Hauser seemingly fell to the bottom of the rotation. But, on Tuesday, he was pivotal. That’s been the story of the Celtics season.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
NEW STORY: Jordan Walsh shared that Jaylen Brown's belief in him as a defensive stopper may have translated into him getting more minutes:

"He’s like, ‘ I’m gonna have a conversation with Joe, and we can go from there.’ I was like, ‘All right, cool.’"
www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Jordan Walsh reveals Jaylen Brown conversation may have changed everything
From the start of the Celtics season, Brown believed in Walsh as a defender — so much so that told Walsh he’d suggest Joe Mazzulla utilize him more.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NEW: Finally caught up on Maine Celtics games - and here's which players have stood out through the first 5 games of the season!
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4 Maine Celtics standouts through the first 5 games of the season
Celtics two-way players Amari Wiliams, Ron Harper Jr., and Max Shulga have all stood out in the early days.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
NEW: Derrick White and Payton Pritchard's three-shooting is back - the duo is shooting 54% from three in their last 2 games after starting the year ice-cold.

And with that, everything's different for the Celtics.

“It was definitely inevitable."
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The Celtics season is turning — and there are 2 reasons why
After starting the season ice-cold from three, both Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have found their rhythm from beyond the arc.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
NEW: After a long road trip, the Celtics finally had a day off.

Jaylen Brown spent it hosting a special charity bowl, and his teammates & coaches attended.

"We could work together to have a greater impact than just winning & losing basketball games."
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Jaylen Brown’s special event showcased everything great about Celtics
Brown’s 7uice Foundation held its first-ever fundraising bowl, and Celtics players, coaches, and front office executives attended.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: An underrated component of the Celtics' success has long been the developmental program of the Maine Celtics.

“They put the time in to invest in you."

How Ron Harper Jr could be the next Maine Celtics success story, for @celticsblog:
www.celticsblog.com/nba-playbook...
The Maine Celtics could have their next great prospect
Sharpshooting guard Ron Harper Jr. is fighting for an NBA opportunity. Could he be the next Celtics rotation player to come out of Maine?
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November 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NEW: Payton Pritchard didn't feel like himself playing basketball earlier this week.

"It was just a lot of overthinking. It was like – is this the right shot? Is this the right pass? Is this the right time to drive?”

How he fixed it, for @celticsblog: www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
A haircut may have helped turn Payton Pritchard’s season around
Pritchard wasn’t happy with his play as of late. So Wednesday morning, he changed things up en route to his best game of the year, a 24-point, 9-assist outing against the Grizzlies.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
NEW FEATURE: Luka Garza – who grew up a Celtics fan – got up 12,000 more practice shots than any player in the NBA last year.

His father, Frank, preached patience:

“I just had to believe someone was paying attention. And of course it was Brad Stevens.”
www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
Luka Garza (and his father) have been working toward this moment forever
The 26-year-old Celtics center put together the best all-around performance of his NBA career on Sunday night against the Magic. But that’s not where the story starts.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NEW STORY: Jordan Walsh is playing the best basketball of his career.

All of it is years in the making.

"He has that sense of urgency as if he’s playing like his basketball life is on the line. And, he should play that way."
www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
Jordan Walsh’s NBA life is on the line — and Mazzulla loves how he’s handled it
In the best game of his NBA career, Walsh hit the dagger. The moment is years in the making.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
New You Got Boston podcast on @CelticsCLNS !

Some things that stood out from the Celtics 123-110 loss to the Magic and why I continue to be encouraged by the Celtics’ season despite the hiccups:
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4 Celtics Silver Linings from Loss to Magic | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell
YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network
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November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NEW: Former St. John star RJ Luis has been waived by the Maine Celtics and will undergo surgery, sources told CelticsBlog.

The Celtics acquired Luis in the trade that sent Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz.

More here:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
Former St. John’s star waived by Maine Celtics, will undergo surgery
RJ Luis, who was on a two-way contract with the Celtics to begin the year, has been waived and will undergo surgery.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NEW: Before Wednesday night, Jordan Walsh had only played more than two minutes in ONE game this season.

But on Wednesday, Walsh helped turn a tough game around, helping the Celtics to a critical victory.

“I thought he was great tonight."
www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
The unsung hero of the Celtics’ fourth win was getting DNPs last week
Jordan Walsh’s game against the Wizards doesn’t pop off the stat sheet. Still, Joe Mazzulla credited the third-year forward for helping turn the game around.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
NEWS: 6 WNBA players will join Unrivaled as development pool players:

Hailey Van Lith, Azaiah James, Haley Jones, Emily Engstler, Laeticia Amihere, and Makayla Timpson

More:
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Hailey Van Lith, 5 other WNBA players will join Unrivaled’s development pool
Van Lith, Azaiah James, Haley Jones, Emily Engstler, Laeticia Amihere, and Makayla Timpson will all be relief players for Unrivaled this season.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
NEW: It's been all love between Josh Minott and the city of Boston since he first arrived.

An afternoon at the Roxbury YMCA further affirmed that.

“In three months here, I’ve probably been outside of my place more than in three years in Minnesota."
www.celticsblog.com/articles/124...
Josh Minott’s special afternoon only furthered his love for Boston
Minott spent an hour with kids at Roxbury YMCA — and quickly realized he’s become the athlete he once admired.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
NEW: JD Davison returned to Boston on Saturday, this time a Rocket.

He knew he'd be getting waived by the Celtics and was thrilled to find a landing spot.

“We were 2-3 steps ahead of it.. I just found the right place for me.”

W/ @RealBobManning:
www.celticsblog.com/articles/123...
JD Davison is welcoming his second chance
Now a Houston Rocket, the former Celtics guard made his return to Boston and reminisced on his Celtics’ tenure.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
NEW: Most WNBA players will be free agents this winter.

Here's every team's full list of free agents, and top offseason priority:
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Every WNBA team’s complete list of free agents (and top priority)
Most WNBA players will be free agents this winter, whether restricted or unrestricted. Here’s each team’s complete list of free agents - regardless of status.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NEW: Former Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn is one of 4 new Unrivaled head coaches.

More here:
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Recently-fired WNBA coach among 4 new Unrivaled coaches
Last month, Noelle Quinn was fired by the Seattle Storm. Now, she’s one of the newest additions to Unrivaled’s star-studded coaching staff.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reposted by Noa Dalzell
While he rehabs and can't suit up, Jayson Tatum has been trying to connect with fans a different way, and @noadalzell.bsky.social wrote a really nice story on it from her 1-on-1 with Tatum to talk about his community work, rehab and more for @sbnation.bsky.social

www.sbnation.com/nba/1087674/...
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE: Jayson Tatum has found joy in community as he continues to eye a return to the floor.

"It really helps my mental health a lot."

My 1-on-1 with Tatum, re: his love for St. Louis, why timeouts are now extra special, and much more:
www.sbnation.com/nba/1087674/...
Jayson Tatum opens up about community work, rehab journey in first interview since Celtics opener
The Celtics star discussed his philanthropic work, Achilles rupture recovery, special relationship with St. Louis, and more, in an exclusive sitdown with SB Nation.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
NEW: After an 0-3 start to the season, the Celtics found themselves in an unfamiliar spot.

But, they're not losing faith in themselves or one another

“We’ve handled it great, to be honest. Better than I expected."

"I believe in this group."
www.celticsblog.com/articles/123...
Jaylen Brown is relishing the journey: “I believe in this group”
An 0-3 start marked an unfamiliar territory for the Celtics. But, there’s no panic for the new-look Celtics, who continue to believe in themselves and one another.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
NEW: The Dallas Wings have officially announced Jose Fernandez as their next head coach.

"As the game and WNBA continue to become global, no coach in this country has recruited and successfully coached international players better than Jose."
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The Dallas Wings have made their biggest decision official
Jose Fernandez has officially been announced as the Wings’ new head coach.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM