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The return of the NBA’s 2020 season this week may bring a measure a familiarity back for sports fans — but jerseys worn by Boston Celtics players won’t look quite the same. In the wake of the protests following the death of George Floyd, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association agreed earlier this month that social justice messages…

Jayson Tatum was “unsure” about playing in the NBA’s restart this season up until a few days ago. A. Sherrod Blakely has more on why the Celtics star was so hesitant about suiting up.

The Boston Celtics’ schedule for their remaining eight regular season games has been unveiled. A. Sherrod Blakely shares the key matchups and storylines to watch for each of the C’s games in Orlando.

Bill Russell is no stranger to racial injustice. Born in 1930s Louisiana, he led the Boston Celtics to 11 championships in the 1950s and 60s. He has spoken and written much about his experiences with racism. Tuesday, in Boston Globe Magazine, Russell shared some of his thoughts on the push for change that has followed the death of George Floyd…

Raul Martinez chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Mike Gorman about the NBA’s plan to return in Orlando this summer.

Raul Martinez talks with NBC Sports Boston’s Gary Tanguay about the NBA’s upcoming return, MLB’s mess, and whether or not Colin Kaepernick will get another chance in the NFL

The Celtics and the NBA could resume their season as early as July 31 as an oversight board considers the Association’s season restart plan. The NBA told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told...

Brad Stevens knew it was important to communicate with his players in the wake of nationwide protests, but knew it wouldn’t be easy. A. Sherrod Blakely shares the message Stevens delivered to his team.

Like his teammate Jaylen Brown in Atlanta Saturday, Marcus Smart took part in peaceful protests in Boston on Sunday. A. Sherrod Blakely caught up with the Celtics guard to find out why it was so important for him to lend his voice.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to social media on Saturday to organize a peaceful protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

NBC Sports Boston’s Kyle Draper discusses how Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision to allow sports teams to return impacts the Celtics.

Raul Martinez talks with Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn about the NBA potentially returning in Orlando, the Celtics’ chances to win a championship, and how he would handle getting the team ready if he were coach.

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter talks about his campaign to fight what he calls human rights abuses in his native Turkey.

Since the NBA season was abruptly suspended in March due to the novel coronavirus, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has used his time to battle what he describes as human rights abuses in his native country, Turkey.  Kanter has launched a campaign called “You Are My Hope” on Change.Org to advocate for political prisoners in his homeland. NBC10 Boston and NECN reporter Joy...

Raul Martinez speaks with Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine about the NBA moving toward a return.

It’s definitely not your average Zoom call when a handful of 15-year-old boys from around Massachusetts get to chat, laugh and ask anything they want to Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams. The NBA rookie has taken advantage of his time off the court during this pandemic, virtually mentoring teens through a partnership between MENTOR-National and its affiliate, Mass...

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is collaborating with several restaurants to provide over 425 meals to healthcare workers across various hospitals throughout New England.

The Celtics have been holding frequent Zoom video conferences for players and, in those sessions, the team has invited some A-list celebrities to tell stories to the players, who were told not to reveal any details. Danny Ainge let the secret out of who those visitors were on Wednesday. 

The color commentator and former Boston Celtics player spoke with Raul Martinez.

In an encouraging message as people adjust to the way of life during the coronavirus outbreak, New England Patriots player Julian Edelman gave a shoutout to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday, sparking a Twitter debate over which Celtics player’s name is on the back of his jersey. “As Mayor Marty – my guy – Marty Walsh always says, you…