Reposted by Jay KingSunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Here's @byjayking.bsky.social on how the failed Giannis bid could cause problems for the Celtics and Brad Stevens (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...nytimes.comAfter failed bid for Giannis, could the Celtics have a Jaylen Brown problem? (Gift Article)It's not the first time Jaylen Brown's name has been brought up in a trade, but this time the fallout could be worse. 123
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 11/06/2026www.nytimes.com/athletic/vid...nytimes.comWatch This: OG Anunoby completes stunning Knicks win with tip-in for 3-1 series leadThe Knicks, once down by 29 points, completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history to beat the Spurs and take a 3-1 series lead. 020
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 27/05/2026 www.nytimes.com/athletic/vid...nytimes.comThree Takeaways: Knicks sweep Cavs for first Finals appearance since 1999The Knicks' 37-point win clinched a spot in the NBA Finals, where they'll face either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder. 020
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla wins ‘stupid’ NBA Coach of the Year award www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...nytimes.comCeltics’ Joe Mazzulla wins 'stupid' NBA Coach of the Year award 1140
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Jayson Tatum on sitting out Celtics’ season-ending Game 7 loss: ‘Unfortunate timing’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...nytimes.comTatum reflects on sitting out Celtics' Game 7 loss: 'Unfortunate timing' 020
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 03/05/2026For this season’s Celtics, nobody expected anything — until they expected everything www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...nytimes.comFor this season’s Celtics, nobody expected anything — until they expected everythingThe Boston Celtics defied expectations this season only to lose in the first round to Philadelphia in Game 7. 0155
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Jaylen Brown says Celtics need to take away 76ers’ newfound swagger in Game 7 www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...nytimes.comJaylen Brown says Celtics need to take away 76ers’ newfound swagger in Game 7"Their comfort level is higher right now. Their confidence is high right now," Brown said after Boston's Game 6 loss. 140
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 30/04/2026I was cooking if we’re being totally honest www.patreon.com/posts/156924...patreon.com[Audio]: What adjustments do Celtics need to make for Game 6? | Still Poddable[Audio]: What adjustments do Celtics need to make for Game 6? by Still Poddable on Patreon. Join Still Poddable's community for exclusive content and updates. 040
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Payton Pritchard starts by building better and better habits. Then, he trusts the results will come, like they did in Game 4. My story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723... 2170
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 25/04/2026“All your preparation and stuff comes down to those moments. Both teams are tired. Your team is maybe offensively in a little bit of a rut. You’ve got to figure out how to get a basket. You’ve got to figure out how to create some momentum for your team.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...nytimes.comJaylen Brown, Celtics own enough key moments in resilient Game 3 win (Gift Article)“Can’t lose two games in a row in the playoffs — it’s tough," Brown said. "So this was a big win for us.” 0110
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Jaylen Brown stays positive, looks forward to challenge after Celtics drop Game 2 www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...nytimes.comJaylen Brown stays positive, looks forward to challenge after Celtics drop Game 2“It’s going to be some ups and some downs, but I’m looking forward to it with my guys,” an optimistic Brown said following the Game 2 loss. 040
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Jayson Tatum continues to meet every challenge. Now, anything is possible for Celtics www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...nytimes.comJayson Tatum continues to meet every challenge. Now, anything is possible for Celtics"Where he's at now, I think he's continuing to get better and better," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said after Boston's rout of Philadelphia. 091
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 13/04/2026“I think today is kind of the perfect example of just the locker room,” Joe Mazzulla said, “and the group of guys that we have.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...nytimes.comJoe Mazzulla and some unheralded Celtics reserves find meaning in short-handed win"Everybody knows that if you're on the floor, you're expected to play a certain way to put us in position to win," the Celtics coach said. 0121
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Jayson Tatum calls return to Madison Square Garden ‘a big moment’ for him www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...nytimes.comJayson Tatum calls return to Madison Square Garden 'a big moment' for him 030
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has swagger back and the rest of the NBA should be worried www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...nytimes.comJayson Tatum has his swagger back and that's bad news for the rest of the NBA 0111
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Joe Mazzulla on NBA’s Coach of the Year honor: ‘I think it’s a stupid award’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...nytimes.comJoe Mazzulla on NBA's Coach of the Year honor: 'I think it's a stupid award' 0131
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Jayson Tatum’s season-high 32 points mark vital step in Achilles return www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...nytimes.comJayson Tatum's 32 points mark big step in Achilles return: 'He looked like JT tonight' 080
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 24/03/2026How is Jayson Tatum’s recovery going? Analyzing his early progress with Celtics www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...nytimes.comHow is Jayson Tatum’s recovery going? Analyzing his early progress with Celtics"I wanted to be perfect and first team All-NBA Jayson, but it's going to take time," Tatum says of his return from an Achilles injury. 091
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 19/03/2026That could be achieved without expansion. Seattle deserves a team. 000
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Celtics great Robert Parish praises Joe Mazzulla: ‘They have the right coach’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...nytimes.comCeltics legend Robert Parish is fan of Joe Mazzulla: 'He don’t take no crap' 0103
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 18/03/2026NBA expansion? League has issues to fix before thinking about Seattle, Las Vegas www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...nytimes.comNBA expansion? League has issues to fix before thinking about Seattle, Las Vegas 082
Reposted by Jay KingJay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 17/03/2026He heard MVP chants at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend. Then again at TD Garden while yanking a game away from the Suns. Jaylen Brown feeling the love from Boston during rewarding Celtics season www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...nytimes.comJaylen Brown feeling the love from Boston during rewarding Celtics seasonBrown heard several more M-V-P chants while scoring 41 points in the Celtics' 120-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. 0274
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 17/03/2026He heard MVP chants at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend. Then again at TD Garden while yanking a game away from the Suns. Jaylen Brown feeling the love from Boston during rewarding Celtics season www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...nytimes.comJaylen Brown feeling the love from Boston during rewarding Celtics seasonBrown heard several more M-V-P chants while scoring 41 points in the Celtics' 120-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. 0274
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Jayson Tatum nearing return to Celtics’ lineup after 10-month absence with Achilles tear www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...nytimes.comJayson Tatum nearing return to Celtics' lineup after 10-month absence with Achilles tear 192
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Jayson Tatum’s return will come with sky-high stakes for contending Celtics www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...nytimes.comJayson Tatum’s return will come with sky-high stakes for contending CelticsThere are few examples of a star returning from injury this late in the season for a contender. That adds to the pressure for Tatum, Boston. 0121
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Neemias Queta has ‘next level’ career night in Celtics’ win against 76ers www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...nytimes.comNeemias Queta has ‘next level’ career night in Celtics’ win against 76ersQueta's first season as a starting center for the Celtics has been defined by his dedication and consistency. 0100
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Ray Allen currently plays college basketball in Boston. His home games are one mile away from TD Garden. Here’s my story about fatherhood, expectations and a son living out his own basketball journey while carrying the name of an all-time great. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...nytimes.comMeet Boston’s (other) Ray Allen: ‘He can go anywhere. He’s not afraid of the world’What's it like going to school and playing basketball in Boston when your name is Ray Allen? 0132
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Jayson Tatum weighs challenges of his Celtics return: ‘Something I contemplate every day’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...nytimes.comJayson Tatum weighs challenges of his Celtics return: ‘Something I contemplate every day’That the Celtics All-Star is considering how his return will impact others shows he is putting his team ahead of himself. 1110
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 22/01/2026My nemesis sits in section 319. It always starts in section 319. 1200
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Jayson Tatum getting some work in here at Celtics shootaround. 1130
Reposted by Jay KingJohn Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · 31/12/2025More on this from our @byjayking.bsky.social ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...nytimes.comDerrick White’s shot blocking ‘an art form’ as Celtics guard ties record vs. JazzThe rare guard who doubles as a rim protector, White blocked seven shots Tuesday. 1171
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 01/12/2025“There’s nothing you can do.” The Celtics had seen Payton Pritchard erupt before. When he did so Sunday, they knew to ride him to the finish. Like everyone else, Jaylen Brown knew it was time to get out of Pritchard’s way and let him operate. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...nytimes.comPayton Pritchard’s 42-point night, Jaylen Brown’s triple-double spark Celtics winPritchard scored a season-high 42 points and Brown recorded a triple-double Sunday as the Celtics held off the Cavaliers. 093
Reposted by Jay Kingchris #1 common sense poster @dunks.bsky.social · 21/11/2025this is an absolutely great interview by @byjayking.bsky.social. his devotion to misery sounds… horrible haha 151
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Why does Joe Mazzulla struggle with fun? “I don’t know what it means,” he said. He laughed, but he does consider it a weakness of his. He believes he could have done more to create a sense of joy at times last season. Much more below. 0130
Reposted by Jay KingSunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Joe Mazzulla has difficulty with the concept of "fun." @byjayking.bsky.social sat down with the Celtics coach to find out why having fun is so foreign to him.nytimes.comCeltics coach Joe Mazzulla on having fun: ‘I suck at it’"I can make anything miserable because I don't see the joy side of it," says Mazzulla. 1102
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 21/11/2025NEW STORY: Joe Mazzulla’s recent comments about fun were fascinating. I sat down with him to unpack why he struggles with it, how he addresses that weakness, what gives him joy and fulfillment and how he builds a culture that reflects those ideals. www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...nytimes.comCeltics coach Joe Mazzulla on concept of fun: ‘Don’t know what it means’ 1144
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 12/11/2025“I think we’re going to be in a lot of close games. And so definitely some things we can learn from and grow from, but it would be nice to start winning some of them.” ow.ly/XAGI50Xqs3N nytimes.comJaylen Brown says he let down Celtics, whose late-game execution needs workTuesday's 102-100 loss in Philadelphia dropped Boston to 1-3 in games decided by three points or less. 0121
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Josh Minott’s emergence, Hugo González’s defense and more: Nine Celtics lessons from the first nine games www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...nytimes.comJosh Minott’s emergence, Hugo González’s defense and more: 9 Celtics lessonsThe Celtics have prioritized building an unbreakable mindset early this season. Here are nine lessons from their first nine games. 1281
Jay King @byjayking.bsky.social · 06/11/2025I think that’s the first wave of the season here in Boston. I blame you. 180
