Mazzulla Clinches 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year as Celtics Overcome Adversity
Joe Mazzulla earned the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year after guiding the Boston Celtics to a 56-26 regular-season record and a 36-21 playoff run, despite Jayson Tatum missing significant time; he is the fourth Celtics coach to win COY and the youngest winner since 1974-75.