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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, 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

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talk after the Cleveland Cavaliers win the game 87-79 during 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)

Of Windows And Kings: The Case For Boston To Sign LeBron James

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 10: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 10, 2018 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Bostn Celtics: Howard intriguing but unrealistic FA target

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on in the 4th quarter during 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: Defense crucial to Rozier getting significant role

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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: Wanamaker impact on Smart’s free agency

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Kyrie Irving #11 and Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics exchange a hand shakes during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 27, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Top heavy or deep rotation?

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks on while taking on the Michigan Wolverines in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Brad Stevens already believes in Robert Williams

WALTHAM, MA - JUNE 23: The Boston Celtics introduce their newest player, Jayson Tatum, during an afternoon press conference in Waltham, MA on Jun. 23, 2017. From left are Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca, CEO Wyc Grousbeck, Tatum, general manager Danny Ainge and coach Brad Stevens. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics leave awards show empty handed

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11, Marcus Smart #36 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics get back on defense after during a 108-107 Los Angeles Lakers win at Staples Center on January 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

With or without Kyrie Irving, the Boston Celtics are poised to contend for championships

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a call 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 with an Aron Baynes dilemma

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Robert Williams #44 celebrates with teammate TJ Starks #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies after a dunk against the Providence Friars during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Expectations could end up hurting Robert Williams

WALTHAM, MA- JUNE 23: Jayson Tatum #11 of the Boston Celtics holds his jersey as he poses for a picture with Wyc Grousbeck, Stephen Pagliuca, Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics during a introductory press conference on June 23 in Waltham, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics at the awards show

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Is Brad Stevens perfect for Robert Williams?