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BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics stands for the national anthem before Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on May 27, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 17: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies walks down the court with a smile during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 17, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Aggies 94-75. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge next to praise Robert Williams

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Texas A&M Aggies forward Robert Williams (44) during the first half of the Legends Classic College Basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies on November 20, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Robert Williams maturity problems should not be a concern

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Boston Celtics Guerschon Yabusele cracks a smile before the game. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden in Boston on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Yabusele, Ojeleye with something to prove in summer league

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: summer league all about the bigs

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Al Horford of the Boston Celtics looks to pass against Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Importance of bigs passing

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: looking into expectations for Jayson Tatum

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 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 Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Al Horford in position to capture DPOY

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies boxes out for a rebound against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Al Horford perfect for Robert Williams

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 25: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder talks with Lesley McCaslin after Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz on April 25, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge shutting down trade talks

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics control destiny with Marcus Smart

BOSTON - DECEMBER 6: Dallas Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. and the Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) react after an incident under the basket in the first quarter that saw both get technical fouls called on them. Boston's Jayson Tatum (0) moves in to pull Irving away. The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 6, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Rumors: Kyrie Irving more likely to be traded than Jayson Tatum

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Guerschon Yabusele #30 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics after Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics running out of room for Guerschon Yabusele

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics are introduced prior to Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: no fear of losing Brown or Tatum

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Aron Baynes #46 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics high-five during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Defense will take time to figure out

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Aron Baynes #46 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics high-five during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: recent moves show faith in current core

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 1: New Boston Celtics player Kyrie Irving speaks as teammate Gordon Hayward, center, and general manager Danny Ainge, right, listen during a press conference introducing Irving and Hayward at TD Garden in Boston on Sep. 1, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: lack of bad contracts paying off

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart more important than ever this season

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Boston Celtics Aron Baynes (46) and Marcus Morris (13) combine to slow down the Cavaliers LeBron James on a first quarter drive to the basket. The Boston Celtics visited the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Six of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on May 25, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics with great competition for backup bigs

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 18, 2018: Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul's Brad Wanamaker in the 2017/2018 Euroleague Final Four Semifinal B basketball match against Zalgiris Kaunas at Stark Arena. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty Images)

Brad Wanamaker the best kind of value for the Boston Celtics

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 18: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 18, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Williams – Capela comparisons are dangerous

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Brad Wanamaker, #11 of Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul competes with Jaycee Carroll, #20 of Real Madrid during the 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Championship Game between Real Madrid v Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Francesco Richieri/EB via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Brad Wanamaker betting on himself

SAN ANTONIO,TX - DECEMBER 18 : Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs charges into Willie Reed #35 of the Los Angeles Clippers at AT&T Center on December 18, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Still cannot buy into Leonard talk

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on May 27, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics keeping what they trust with Aron Baynes