Celtics News

Apr 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) reacts after his basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Avery Bradley’s Importance Highlighted by Defensive Honors

Is Dwight Howard Worth the Risk?

Boson Celtics Draft Profile: Brice Johnson

Boston Celtics Should Trade for Embiid, Not Okafor

Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Draft Profile: Deyonta Davis

Feb 13, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) brings the ball up court against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Full First Round NBA Mock Draft

Feb 8, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) looks up during the 2nd half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Nets won, 105-104. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Who Could the Celtics Land if They Traded Down?

Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics’ Faith in R.J. Hunter Will Determine the Third Pick

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dragan Bender is the Best Option at No. 3

Apr 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Boston Celtics center Amir Johnson (90) shoots between Los Angeles Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (4) and guard Marcelo Huertas (9) during second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Need Inside Scoring, Not Only a Rim Protector

Jan 5, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) speaks to fans during the first half of a game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Can’t Get Caught Up in Win Now Mentality

Jan 30, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) grabs a rebound against Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) during the game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Draft Profile: Marquese Chriss

Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Second Round Target: Kay Felder

Jan 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Jordan Mickey (25) blocks a shot by Texas A&M Aggies guard Danuel House (23) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Is Jordan Mickey the Boston Celtics’ Next Rim Protector?

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jahlil Okafor (Duke) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: History of the Third Pick

Thon Maker Worth the Risk for the Boston Celtics

Apr 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics mascot Lucky runs with a banner during the second half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Celtics Still Have Many Cards in Their Hands

Mar 19, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) brings the ball up court during the first half of a second round game against the Yale Bulldogs in 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

The Celtics Don’t Have Enough to Trade Up in the Draft

Feb 2, 2016; Rosemont, IL, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts during the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Allstate Arena. DePaul defeats Providence 77-70. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Kris Dunn Doesn’t Want to be a Celtic

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Should Trade Up to No. 1

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

Why the Boston Celtics Should Win the Lottery

Feb 25, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8), guard Evan Turner (11), guard Isaiah Thomas (4), forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrate against the New York Knicks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Evan Turner Will Give Boston a Discount

Apr 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrate during the final moments of the second half of the Boston Celtics 104-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Should Pay Avery Bradley

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts on the bench against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Off the Bench?

Mar 13, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) brings the ball up court against Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (3) during the Big Ten conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Could Denzel Valentine Replace Evan Turner?

Mar 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) screams as center Kelly Olynyk (41) points after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Kelly Olynyk Needs to Take Another Step This Offseason

Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

What if the Boston Celtics Can’t Attract Star Free Agents?

Apr 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Amir Johnson is Not a Long Term Option