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A day after the Celtics&#39; 109-100 Game 7 loss to the Sixers, he shared what he&#39;s focused on to deliver an even more impressive encore.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3115,h_1752,x_0,y_1108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqtjj2ajb9xs8pp02e.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) shoots the ball during warmups prior to a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden. 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If this Knicks-Sixers series plays out the way many believe it could, the Celtics could look so much worse.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:15:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3365,h_1892,x_1472,y_438/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqtf0hhdrk9fhmd0ca.jpg" caption="May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gets congratulated as he leaves the court after their win over the Boston Celtics in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>More than meets the eye for Celtics to consider in potential Giannis trade</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/more-meets-eye-celtics-consider-potential-giannis-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqteq7k37g</guid><description>Now that Giannis Antetokounmpo&#39;s name is starting to get linked to the Celtics, it&#39;s a good time to consider the drawbacks to a possible trade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2216,h_1246,x_731,y_123/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqteydx71ebny2p0q0.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam LaFrance"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla&#39;s challenge changed Luka Garza&#39;s Celtics season, and maybe his career</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzulla-challenge-changed-luka-garza-celtics-season-maybe-career?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqt7y8j9n7</guid><description>Luka Garza pointed to Joe Mazzulla&#39;s decision to challenge him before a November game against the Orlando Magic as the turning point in his first season with the Celtics.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1912,h_1075,x_1770,y_52/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqt82saf443rckmnke.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Luka Garza (52) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam LaFrance"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Latest trade rumors indicate Celtics won&#39;t be messing around this summer</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/latest-trade-rumors-indicate-celtics-wont-messing-around-summer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqt61ysdyn</guid><description>The Boston Celtics&#39; elimination may force them to make some tough decisions this summer. Two days after their elimination, there&#39;s already a wild rumor going around about their next move. Said next move would be tough to swallow, but necessary.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:34:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqt63tnnaz6kf5w7k2.jpg" caption="Sep 29, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens talks to reporters during media day at the Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jaylen Brown&#39;s stream a distraction that has cast doubt on his Celtics future</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/jaylen-brown-stream-distraction-cast-doubt-celtics-future?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqt3g4bep8</guid><description>On purpose or not, Jaylen Brown&#39;s comments on his Twitch stream have stirred up concern about his Celtics future.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1875,h_1054,x_1176,y_155/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqt3k6pntmz0qmewkn.jpg" caption="Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam LaFrance"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla waited too long before trying to fix costly mistake</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzulla-waited-too-long-before-trying-fix-costly-mistake?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrvtewd3a</guid><description>After what the Boston Celtics just did, Joe Mazzulla is going to be criticized endlessly for the next several months. One of his choices really could have changed everything.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2838,h_1596,x_446,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqrw63361wh0e2zf5z.jpg" caption="Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mazzulla&#39;s choice to make a mountain of a molehill in Game 7 remains head-scratcher</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/mazzulla-choice-make-mountain-molehill-game-7-remains-head-scratcher?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrjepj7fx</guid><description>One bizarre decision by Joe Mazzulla is going to have Celtics fans scratching their heads all summer long.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_883,h_496,x_1172,y_1379/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqrjgf5pp0kqagtrs7.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jaylen Brown&#39;s apt Embiid criticism rings hollow in wake of Celtics playoff collapse</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/jaylen-brown-apt-embiid-criticism-rings-hollow-wake-celtics-playoff-collapse?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrgq66dfs</guid><description>Jaylen Brown went on stream and called out Joel Embiid, and while it&#39;s hard to argue with his criticisms, the timing feels a bit off.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3192,h_1795,x_597,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqrgsvszra0t0thm4e.jpg" caption="May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>6 trade targets Celtics should be thinking about immediately after playoff disaster</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/6-trade-targets-celtics-should-thinking-immediately-after-playoff-disaster?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrewbwrf6</guid><description>The Celtics have the tools at their disposal to go out and make some meaningful upgrades to the roster this offseason.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1690,h_950,x_494,y_99/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqrezxzjfrmjeemc9r.jpg" caption="Mar 16, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shares a moment with forward P.J. Washington (25) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics should take bird&#39;s-eye view of Neemias Queta&#39;s future in Boston</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-should-take-birds-eye-view-neemias-queta-future-boston?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqxc92nzg</guid><description>The Celtics need to step back and process this playoff loss, along with the context of the whole season, and make smart choices when it comes to Neemias Queta.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2330,h_1310,x_2485,y_41/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqy5ay2fz95dq3n8x.jpg" caption="Mar 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Polarizing Anfernee Simons trade looks even worse after Joe Mazzulla decision</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/polarizing-anfernee-simons-trade-looks-even-worse-after-joe-mazzulla-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqtrpb4c0</guid><description>The Boston Celtics&#39; decision with Anfernee Simons was pretty divisive. The rationale made sense, but Simons had figured himself out. Joe Mazzulla&#39;s decision with Nikola Vucevic only makes the Simons trade look more like a disaster.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1082,h_608,x_2809,y_565/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqywsbcxdwbn1g3jg.jpg" caption="Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons (22) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics may have no choice but to bite the bullet on Derrick White this summer</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-may-have-no-choice-bite-bullet-derrick-white-summer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqpvfbsmg</guid><description>There are going to be some very uncomfortable conversations about Derrick White taking place in Boston this summer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1507,h_847,x_1636,y_177/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqpxn55p9a5hwwcpj.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) returns the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jayson Tatum truth revealed in Game 7 loss that, deep down, fans knew all along</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/jayson-tatum-truth-revealed-game-7-loss-deep-down-fans-knew-all-along?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqjhykfjm</guid><description>If there was any doubt about Jayson Tatum and his importance to the Celtics, those questions should have been put to rest in these playoffs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_948,h_533,x_2922,y_1381/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqjkq7chzh8jjag2b.jpg" caption="Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) and Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) battle for a rebound during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2025-26 Celtics, gone too soon; what comes next after unsettling playoff exit?</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2025-26-celtics-gone-too-soon-comes-next-after-unsettling-playoff-exit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bobby Krivitsky</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqp8nsgyj</guid><description>After their 109-100 Game 7 loss to the Sixers, a joyous regular season spent defying external expectations ended in an unfamiliar fashion for the Celtics. Now, almost no scenario feels off the table.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:15:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_987,h_555,x_251,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqpn0q30j0dp0y8ka.jpg" caption="Mar 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) watch the Jumbotron during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bobby Krivitsky"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Al Horford&#39;s second Celtics departure looks more painful than ever</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/al-horford-second-celtics-departure-looks-more-painful-than-ever?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqembgf73</guid><description>There wasn&#39;t really much the Boston Celtics could do to prevent Al Horford from leaving again. But unfortunately, his second departure stood out in one of the most humiliating playoff defeats in franchise history.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:30:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4147,h_2332,x_683,y_283/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqfytwg73n5c26sd5.jpg" caption="Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Latest Jayson Tatum update makes Game 7 loss sting even more for Celtics fans</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/latest-jayson-tatum-update-makes-game-7-loss-sting-even-more-celtics-fans?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqfxxv8vk</guid><description>Jayson Tatum shared that he would&#39;ve been good to play in a second-round series had the Celtics taken care of business in Game 7.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:45:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2253,h_1267,x_0,y_456/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqg29xw4kcac4zgqx.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) look for the rebound against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam LaFrance"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics have reached light at the end of the tunnel with Nikola Vucevic experiment</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-reached-light-end-tunnel-nikola-vucevic-experiment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqfd3rgk5</guid><description>The Celtics&#39; bet on Nikola Vucevic was a rational one, but they&#39;re now about to realize the biggest silver lining from the deal.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1497,h_842,x_422,y_245/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqfewphxhfya69m8j.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) reacts after his three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics&#39; disappointing finish shouldn&#39;t erase the season&#39;s obvious silver lining</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-disappointing-finish-shouldnt-erase-season-obvious-silver-lining?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqc07b4k2</guid><description>The Celtics didn&#39;t end up competing for a championship, but they found that they&#39;ve already got winning players on the roster in Baylor Scheierman and Luka Garza.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:35:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1779,h_1000,x_932,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqc26vkxqky7r5msr.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) and center Luka Garza (52) react during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sam LaFrance"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla stubbornly refused to come out of his shell when needed most</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzulla-stubbornly-refused-come-out-his-shell-needed-most?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqqc1whgps</guid><description>The reluctance by the Celtics to make real lineup changes as the season slipped away against the 76ers will be a hot topic all offseason long.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1324,h_744,x_842,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqqc6vgrfcrft1jkg4.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 Celtics who might be out the door after devastating collapse against 76ers</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/5-celtics-might-out-door-after-devastating-collapse-against-76ers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqq8cpdgq1</guid><description>After that devastating collapse of a playoff result to the 76ers, anything and everything should be on the table for the Celtics this summer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1064,h_598,x_1230,y_498/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqq8dzrq0amf153gc6.jpg" caption="May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and center Neemias Queta (88) stand on the court late in the second half of their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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After how hilariously disappointing Boston&#39;s frontcourt was, suddenly it might not be such a funny joke after all..</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3009,h_1692,x_996,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqpajm1c48p7cxx691.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) waits for the game to start against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics finally played the right card but at the wrong time</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzulla-celtics-finally-played-right-card-wrong-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sam LaFrance</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqp3ad3hsy</guid><description>Asking players who were largely glued to the bench to play in-rhythm during Game 7 proved to be a tough ask for Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1297,h_729,x_642,y_176/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqp3c0yvqd2trgah1n.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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Even so, he never suffered a playoff loss like Joe Mazzulla just did.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:51:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3267,h_1837,x_392,y_16/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqp43epegkmnvcrcgn.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla&#39;s inexplicable decision is directly to blame for Celtics collapse</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzullas-inexplicable-decision-is-directly-to-blame-for-celtics-collapse?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Cornelissen</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqnxpf50fh</guid><description>The Boston Celtics were upset in the first round, and chief among those to blame is head coach Joe Mazzulla, who mismanaged Jayson Tatum and doomed his team.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:43:24 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2116,h_1190,x_217,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqnxqs6djre50ra4a6.jpg" caption="Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Cornelissen"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics&#39; terrifying Jayson Tatum situation was completely avoidable</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-terrifying-jayson-tatum-situation-completely-avoidable?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqmvv8x394</guid><description>The Boston Celtics will enter a scary Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Making it even worse is the confirmation that Jayson Tatum is questionable for this upcoming game. Especially since this could have been avoided.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:18:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3541,h_1991,x_1611,y_151/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqn02ejefdcsagvkp0.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a play against Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Handler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics have an obvious Jordan Walsh solution staring them right in the face</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-have-obvious-jordan-walsh-solution-staring-right-face?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqmv36yz8q</guid><description>The Celtics have an easy fix for a lot of their problems, and it&#39;s a move that Joe Mazzulla must make in Game 7 against the 76ers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2784,h_1566,x_1097,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqmv4q8wgj7ms1jd1p.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) reacts after his basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla too deep in forest to see the trees based on ironic postgame sentiment</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/joe-mazzulla-not-seeing-forest-trees-ironic-postgame-sentiment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Handler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqh2qgtkh8</guid><description>The Celtics are quickly sinking in their series agains the 76ers, and for some reason, Joe Mazzulla seems perfectly content to go down with the ship.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1811,h_1018,x_399,y_204/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqh2t3r3np51asr5e7.jpg" caption="Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bobby Krivitsky"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics fans should groan at the latest wild Ja Morant trade rumors</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-fans-should-groan-at-the-latest-wild-ja-morant-trade-rumors-01kqfyn2zr4x?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matt John</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqfyn2zr4x</guid><description>The latest update on the Ja Morant trade rumors are unsurprising with how far Memphis has fallen over the past few years. However, his falling out with the Grizzlies is a painful reminder of what he did to the Boston Celtics several years ago.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1349,h_758,x_1305,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqfyqxvdkn1v38pgsh.jpg" caption="Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matt John"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Celtics have identified 76ers&#39; soft spot entering pivotal Game 6 in Philly</title><link>https://hardwoodhoudini.com/celtics-identified-76ers-soft-spot-entering-pivotal-game-6-philly?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bobby Krivitsky</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqfzkds74s</guid><description>From Derrick White to Payton Pritchard, the Celtics have discussed an approach they neglected in Game 5. It&#39;s one that will solve multiple issues and could help end their series with the Sixers on Thursday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2406,h_1353,x_2853,y_715/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/18/01kqfzvxszcj7p41xz04.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. 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