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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Joe Mazzulla spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer, according to Brian Scalabrine:

Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Jaylen Brown + LeBron James. Celtics-Sixers just got a whole lot more interesting, and Philadelphia has a golden opportunity to stick it to Boston (and Brad Stevens).

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hearing this conversation for the next five-plus years is going to be even more insufferable than the whole "break up the Jays" discourse. Just watch.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Boston Red Sox are my favorite running joke in sports.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Kevin Garnett says the Jaylen Brown-Sixers trade left him "questioning" Brad Stevens, adding he wanted JB "to retire a Celtic," on KG Certified:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Luke Kornet put together his own pitch to LeBron James to join the Spurs this offseason. Here it is:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Mitchell Robinson is already engaging with Celtics fans online. "That's cool still sent that ass home remember that," Robinson commented on the team's official Instagram account in response to a troll.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Painful reminder for the dozens of Celtics fans going in and out of North Station:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Celtics announce the signings of Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Jayson Tatum: “9 years! Forever grateful for all that we accomplished, for pushing me to be a better player. From first round exits to winning a chip together. Nothing but love and respect for you you as a player and a person.“

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, said the Jaylen Brown trade would leave Red Auerbach “nauseated,” calling JB a player “too hard to come by.”

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Jaylen Brown admitted it'll be a challenge transitioning from Boston to Philadelphia: "For the last 10 years, I’ve been programmed to hate Philadelphia."

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Jaylen Brown intends to remain committed to his community initiatives throughout Boston: "I still got obligations here."

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Jaylen Brown on "smartest guy in the room" comment:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's also worth noting that back when the Grousbeck family was in the process of considering bids to purchase the Celtics, Stephen Pagliuca (an initial investor in the 2002 purchase alongside Wyc) was willing to take the franchise "at a record price."

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

From Jaylen Brown: “I’m big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in.”

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, says he finds the Jaylen Brown situation "disturbing" and "uncomfortable," calling the Celtics out:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Marselles Brown addressed both Stephen. A Smith and Kendrick Perkins:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Celtics scout Isaiah Thomas called in the pick, next to Brad Stevens in Boston's draft room:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Isaiah Thomas with 2026 Celtics first-round draft selection Chris Cenac Jr. at Boston's practice facility on Wednesday: "Excited for the young killa!!! Let’s getit 🏁"

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Breaking: Giannis to Miami, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Two years ago today — got to cross covering an NBA Finals off my bucket list, witnessing the Celtics clinch their record-18th championship banner over the Mavericks.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

With one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, the Celtics are exploring options to move up from the No. 27 pick in the first round, according to Jake Fischer.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Jaylen Brown, on stream, said he feels "confident" regardless of "where the chips fall" this offseason:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick: “If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat’s pursuit.”

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Yeah, I'd say Adam Silver has overstayed his welcome as NBA commissioner because this is comically disrespectful to your league's players.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Luke Kornet before Game 3, per CLNS: "Whether we were 62-20 or 20-62, I don't think that changes the piece about the conviction that I felt in choosing (the Spurs, leaving the Celtics). I didn't know what it was going to look like. I was open to it going well, it going poorly."

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The NBA's new draft lottery odds, per Sportico:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Joe Mazzulla has been named the NBA’s 2025-26 Coach of the Year. Mazzulla becomes the fourth Celtics coach, and the first since Bill Fitch (1979-80), to win the award.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Jaylen Brown, on stream in response to Stephen A. Smith’s threats, opens the door to a live debate:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

San Antonio has such an elite playoff crowd:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Celtics guard Derrick White has been named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team for the first time in his career. White averaged a career-high 1.3 blocks through 77 games this past season.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Kendrick Perkins claims former Celtics players reached out to criticize Jaylen Brown. From ESPN's First Take this morning:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One comment from Jaylen Brown that stood out in particular:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Jaylen Brown on Twitch, responds to NBA Social Justice Champion nomination:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Tracy McGrady’s explanation on NBC today, clearing up his comments about Jaylen Brown’s "frustrations" with the Celtics:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Worthy of an ejection, in my opinion.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Stephen A. Smith's response to Jaylen Brown:

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Jaylen Brown explains Game 7 pass to Payton Pritchard, with Neemias Queta open: "Obviously, I see Neemi. I also see Embiid coming from behind. I'm seeing Payton in this corner right here, wide-open. On time, on target, to one of the best shooters in the league. I'm doing that 100 times out of 100."

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Just like that, the run has reached its end. Thank you to everyone who followed along and read as I navigated my first year with SB Nation’s CelticsBlog. Looking forward to what should be an interesting offseason. Stay tuned.

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Gio Rivera @giojrivera.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Game 7 — less than 3 hours away

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