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Nov 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the first quarter as Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) and guard Marcus Smart (36) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Finding Balance Without Isaiah Thomas

What’s Going on with Jae Crowder?

Player Grades Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

The Boston Celtics Continue to Be Patient With Injuries

Mar 23, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) grabs a loose ball past Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

Nov 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) celebrates his basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Player Grades Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic

Nov 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) dunks the ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Bench is Starting to make Major Impact

Dec 5, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) attempts to steal the ball from Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) during a fast break in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Avery, The Boston Celtics Need You Bradley

Oct 6, 2016; Greensboro, NC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) reacts to a foul in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Greensboro Coliseum. The Celtics won 107-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Player Grades

Feb 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and guard Marcus Smart (36) speak during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Can Marcus Smart Follow In Avery Bradley’s Footsteps?

Mar 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) fouls Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (right) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets

Nov 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) drives on San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Virtue of Patience: Witnessing Terry Rozier’s Growth

Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Grades

Nov 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier (12) makes a fade away shot while guarded by Detroit Pistons shooting guard Darrun Hilliard (6) during the fourth quarter at TD Garden. The Detroit Pistons won 121-114. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

It’s Time for the Boston Celtics to Show more Improvement

Oct 6, 2016; Greensboro, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) reaches for the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) and forward Jaylen Brown (7) at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: The Problem with the Small Forward Position

Feb 7, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 128-119 win over the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings

Nov 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) dunks the ball past Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) and forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Player Grades

Nov 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) dunks the ball past Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) and forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Should Give Amir Johnson’s Minutes to Tyler Zeller

Nov 29, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) reacts after missing a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers with the score tied late during the first overtime quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

November Brooklyn Nets Sadness Index

Feb 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) steals the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Could Avery Bradley be an All-Star?

Nov 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) goes to the basket as Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) defends during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons

Nov 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) goes up for a shot over San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Still a Problem for an Improved Boston Celtics Offense

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) fouls Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Nov 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends first half at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Boston’s Small Ball Lineup Proving to be an Effective Combination

Nov 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) after dunking the ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Target Center. The Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Defense Finally Coming Together for the Boston Celtics

Nov 23, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley (0) is blocked by Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) in front of Brooklyn Nets point guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Win Over Nets Is Crucial For Celtics Team In Search Of Top-Five Pick

Nov 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8) defends San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs

Mar 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) battle under the net during the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics won the game 120-105. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

Solving the Boston Celtics Rebounding Problem: Three Trade Targets