The Celtics will be taking on the Pelicans on Sunday, with Zion Williamson returning from suspension, Jaylen Brown offered a blunt response following a loss, and more.

Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots against Boston Celtics’ Luke Kornet (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) drives past ...

Domantas Sabonis collects 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds, leading Sacramento to its sixth straight win, 114-97.

The Sacramento Kings erupted in the fourth quarter against the Celtics, who got boos on their home court in Boston.

DeMar DeRozan hit a series of clutch shots, helping the Kings extend their winning streak to five games with a 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Monday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and a career ... Boston has lost two of its last three. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jayson ...

Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and a career ... Boston has lost two of its last three. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jayson ...

Through games played on January 17, every team has played between 38-43 games. Therefore, it is basically the midway point of the season. Let’s take a look at the midseason All-NBA teams for the 2024-25 season.

Once 13-18 and spiraling, the Sacramento Kings are now 20-19 and squarely back in the playoff hunt. What changed and is it sustainable?

Ellis has a lot of work to do to become a true defensive ace, but this stretch has been a reminder of how he transforms the Kings on that end. Sabonis has shown signs of improvement guarding the pick-and-roll this season, but Ellis’ ball swarming has made his life easier.

Despite the expectations placed on the NBA's reigning champions, the current campaign has delivered the latest step in the Celtics' maturation in a humbling fashion.