Curtis Rafter

Curtis Rafter

Joined: May 22, 2017

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Smart

From Way Downtown: Marcus Smart Finally Fixed his Jump Shot

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Isaiah Thomas

Speculating on the Severity of Isaiah Thomas’s Hip Injury

BOSTON, MA - MAY 17: Kyrie Irving

Not in the Box Score: Breaking Down Marcus Smart’s Hustle Game

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Semi Ojeleye, Jayson Tatum and Ante Zizic of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Babineau/Getty Images)

Celtics are set to Enjoy an Easy Schedule

NEW YORK - APRIL 7: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media after the Board of Governors meetings on April 7, 2017 at the St. Regis Hotel 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

How the NBA Estimates Annual Salary Cap Space

BOSTON - APRIL 5: Boston Celtics Ed Lacerte checks the left collarbone on Avery Bradley during the fourth quarter. The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday, April 5, 2013. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Place a Premium on Sports Science with Personnel Changes

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 12: Aron Baynes

Say G’day to Aron Baynes, Boston’s Recent Aussie Acquisition

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Jayson Tatum walks to stage after being drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Some Observations from Boston’s Summer League Action

Apr 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) knocks away the ball from Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Heat won 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agent Willie Reed is This Summer’s Hidden Gem

Apr 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Only Package the Boston Celtics Should Offer for Kristaps Porzingis

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) has some potential deals to look into. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Has Trading the First Overall Pick in the NBA Draft Fared Well Historically?

Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

If the Boston Celtics Don’t Draft Markelle Fultz

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Avery Bradley’s Ever Improving Offensive Capabilities

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

How Isaiah Thomas Nearly Nabbed the Scoring Title

May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Boston Celtics Harder to Defend than the Golden State Warriors?

May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) defends Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Upsides for the Boston Celtics Going Into Game Five