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Celtics notebook: Smart battling Embiid shows how Boston is ‘taking no mess this year’

by Joe Grant October 19, 2022

Marcus Smart says he took a mature approach to his confrontation with Joel Embiid on Tuesday. ‘I could have cracked his head open but I didn’t.’

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Tatum, Brown each score 35 as Celtics open season by beating 76ers, 126-117

by Joe Grant October 18, 2022

The defending Eastern Conference champions gave interim coach Joe Mazzulla a victory in his debut.

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Tom Caron: There’s plenty of intrigue as one sport winds down and others begin

by TOM CARON October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

From the expanded baseball playoffs to the Celtics’ coaching situation, there is no shortage of controversy and curiosity.

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Celtics still eyeing return to Finals despite Udoka scandal

by KYLE HIGHTOWER October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

The suspension of Ime Udoka put a cloud over the start of the season for the Celtics who, under interim coach Joe Mazzulla, hope to make another deep playoff run.

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Celtics notebook: Gallinari won’t rule out return this season

by Scott Martin October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Danilo Gallinari tore an ACL in the offseason, but is working hard to return as soon as possible.

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Celtics notebook: Kornet close to returning from injury

by Steve Hewitt October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Luke Kornet, who is expected to play a key role in the front court with Robert Williams III out, is recovering from an ankle sprain.

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NBA notebook: Grant Williams focused on Celtics’ success, not contract status

by Joe Grant October 5, 2022

Grant Williams, who became a key player for Boston last season, is in the final year of his rookie contract, with the deadline for an extension coming on Oct. 17.