Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: A general view of the court inside TD Garden before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers on May 02, 2021 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Juhann Begarin can be successful with the Celtics

Boston Celtics: Prepared to have Marcus Smart as starting point guard

Boston Celtics: The need to re-sign Evan Fournier is valid, but does BOS value him?

Boston Celtics: 3 picks from the 2010s we wish would have worked out

GLIWICE, POLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Yam Madar of Israel in action during the EuroBasket qualifier between Romania and Israel at Gliwice Arena on February 19, 2021 in Gliwice, Poland. (Photo by PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Why the next point guard might be right in front of them

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Assistant Coach Ime Udoka of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 01, 2021 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics hire Ime Udoka as the franchise’s new coach

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Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge’s last run isn’t how he should be remembered

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Boston Celtics: The Celtics can make history with their next head coach

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Boston Celtics: 5 offseason roster moves they need to make

Apr 25, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens directs his team against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets won 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: 3 decisions Brad Stevens is going to have to make quickly

Apr 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Obituary: What happened to the Boston Celtics?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Jayson Tatum #0 and head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 01, 2021 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: 3 candidates to replace Brad Stevens as head coach

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Boston Celtics: Robert Williams is contract extension eligible after the season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to the loss to the Brooklyn Nets during Game One of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on May 22, 2021 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Boston Celtics 104-93. 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: Team shows real character in Game 1 with good first half

Feb 11, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Former Boston Celtics (left to right) Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, coach Doc Rivers and current general manager Danny Ainge look on during the second quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Three Celtics will be part of 2021 Hall of Fame class

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Boston Celtics: The fans should be supporting Brad Stevens

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Boston Celtics: 3 goals going into the NBA playoffs

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Boston Celtics: Kemba Walker’s playoff status is still unknown

Apr 30, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) holds up his son after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum resets career high in dramatic fashion

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Boston Celtics must position themselves for playoffs as they get healthy

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 17: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Payton Pritchard continues to have impressive rookie season

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Three reasons why the Boston Celtics started to win again

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Terrence Clarke #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 01, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Terrence Clarke’s death is hard for the team and the city

Apr 23, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Harris (12) celebrates with power forward Blake Griffin (2) as Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics struggle with depth in loss to the Brooklyn Nets

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 22: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics yells during a game against the Phoenix Suns during a game at TD Garden on April 22, 2021 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)

Boston Celtics: Kemba Walker has explosive performance in win over Suns

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Jabari Parker #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the first half of their game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2019 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Signing Jabari Parker to a contract is an upside deal

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 31: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on March 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown carried the Celtics to victory on a historic night

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at TD Garden on December 23, 2020 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 Brian Fluharty-Pool/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Why avoiding the play-in is critical, and growing more likely