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Jesse Cinquini

Jesse Cinquini

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jesse Cinquini is a 23-year-old sports journalist. He covers the Boston Celtics for Sports Illustrated Media Group.

Apr 5, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) stands on the court during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Celtics' City Edition Jerseys for 2024-25 Season Leaked

While it's unclear at the moment when the Boston Celtics will first don their new City Edition jerseys, the reigning NBA champions must wear them at least three teams this season.

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Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Isaiah Thomas Looks Back on Final Season with the Celtics

Isaiah Thomas was one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA during the 2016-17 regular season. He averaged 28.9 points per game. Jayson Tatum and Larry Bird are the only players in Boston Celtics history to produce more points per contest.

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Apr 3, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) high fives guard Jrue Holiday (4) before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
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Kevin Garnett Details What Distinguishes the Celtics: 'They Set the Precedent'

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum stand out as the most discussed duo on the Boston Celtics, and for good reason. But without their two-way backcourt of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, it’s hard to believe the Celtics would be the reigning NBA champions.

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Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens on the court sideline before the start of the first round against the Boston Celtics for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Brad Stevens Explains Greatest Challenge of Front Office Transition

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens opens up about the most difficult challenge that came with his transition from head coach to his current role.

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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) holds the MVP trophy after winning the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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After Grant Hill Takes Aim at Jaylen Brown, Celtics Star Responds

Just hours before Team USA’s matchup against Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown clapped back at Grant Hill for his recent remarks about this year's NBA Finals MVP.

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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) holds the MVP trophy after winning the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Jaylen Brown Includes Celtics Legend in His All-Time Starting 5

Jaylen Brown, who helped lead the Boston Celtics to Banner 18, earning Eastern Conference and NBA Finals MVP in the process, reveals the five players he'd pick for his all-time starting lineup.

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Mar 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) shoots over Villanova Wildcats guard TJ Bamba (0) in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
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Baylor Scheierman Shares Joe Mazzulla's Message to Him

Before the Boston Celtics’ stint in the Las Vegas Summer League commenced, Joe Mazzulla provided a message with three straightforward points of emphasis for Baylor Scheierman, who was selected by Boston with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. 

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Jun 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Payton Pritchard Reflects on USA Select Team Experience: 'Don't Understand Anybody That Wouldn't Want to be Here'

Being on the USA Select Team last summer set Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard up for a career-year, which is why he returned on the heels of becoming an NBA champion.

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Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks against Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second quarter in game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Jayson Tatum Reveals Shocking Preference During 2024 NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics clinched their 18th title in franchise history on their home floor last month when the team defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 20

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Mar 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) shoots past Atlanta Hawks guard Wesley Matthews (32) and forward Bruno Fernando (24) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports.
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Brad Stevens Shares His Perspective on Celtics Re-Signing Luke Kornet

Last Sunday, the Boston Celtics kicked off NBA free agency by inking center Luke Kornet to a one-year deal worth approximately $2.1 million.

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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with the Larry O’Brian Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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In Becoming an NBA Champion, Jayson Tatum Achieves Unprecedented Feat

In adding an NBA championship to his resume, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has now achieved a feat no other player in league history has accomplished.

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Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics former player Paul Pierce walks onto the court before game two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Paul Pierce Takes Jab at Lakers Before Celtics' Championship Parade

Before getting on a duck boat with the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA championship trophy, Paul Pierce took a jab at the Los Angeles Lakers.

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