Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 28 Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Blake Griffin #91 of the Boston Celtics run up court during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on November 28, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

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Jayson Tatum (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

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Blake Griffin (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images).

Signing Blake Griffin gives the shorthanded Boston Celtics an unlikely edge

Ime Udoka (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics demonstrated courage by punishing Ime Udoka

Ime Udoka (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics aren’t the favorites in the East after a dramatic summer

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Celtics: Losing Ime Udoka for a full season would have disastrous consequences

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics react prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 ways Boston Celtics improved their roster without gutting nucleus

May 16, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the 2022 NBA Christmas games by intrigue

Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Did the Boston Celtics actually improve by adding Brogdon and Gallinari?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images).

3 reasons why the Boston Celtics should trade for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant of Brooklyn Nets and Jaylen Brown of Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Why Boston Celtics fans don’t have to worry about Jaylen Brown

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drives as Andre Drummond #0 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics should not trade for Kevin Durant

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Kevin Durant of Brooklyn Nets warms up before NBA playoffs between Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn of New York City, United States on April 25, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Why Kevin Durant wants to leave and why he should re-join the Brooklyn Nets

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 27, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Malcolm Brogdon is the missing piece for the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball up court against Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 offseason trade ideas for the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors just embarrassed the Boston Celtics to win a title

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a foul shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Andrew Wiggins stepped up when the Golden State Warriors needed him

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court after the 104-94 loss against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics are being bullied and look scared to fight back

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn - Pool/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors just ended the Boston Celtics’ season

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during warm ups prior to Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum has been letting down the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Golden State Warriors won 107-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics’ inconsistency will cost them the NBA Finals

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors get even with Boston Celtics, tie NBA Finals at 2-2

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Draymond Green #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors sit on the bench during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics fans roast Golden State Warriors for hypocritical sensitivity

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a dunk against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pool - Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports/2022 Getty Images)

Jaylen Brown led the charge in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 victory