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Feb 18, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) brings the ball up court during the second half of a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Draft Target: Denzel Valentine

Analyzing the Boston Celtics Roster

Boston Celtics Should Re-Sign Evan Turner

Boston Celtics Should Trade Up in the Draft

Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) handles the ball against Stony Brook Seawolves forward Jameel Warney (20) during the first half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Celtics Draft Skal Labissiere?

Jan 6, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Allen Crabbe (23) dribbles around Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Free Agent Target: Allen Crabbe

March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots a basket against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the West regional final of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Talk: Buddy Hield or Jamal Murray?

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) reacts to a call by referee Josh Tiven (58) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need to Address Their Bigs

October 22, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) moves to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Free Agent Target: Festus Ezeli

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4, center) is shown during warm-ups before their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas to Star in Space Jam 2?

Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Second Round Draft Prospect: Gary Payton II

Nov 30, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) reacts after being called for a foul on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) (not shown) late in the game during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Thunder 106-100. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Could 2017 be the Celtics Busy Summer?

Feb 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts late during the second half of a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Alabama defeated LSU 76-69. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Draft Profile: Ben Simmons

Jan 17, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) controls the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 82-71. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Second Round Draft Prospect: Jarrod Uthoff

Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball as Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (right) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) defend during the first half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Needs Help on Offense

Apr 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) and guard Isaiah Thomas (4) react after Thomas made a three point shot during overtime in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs agains the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t Call This Season a Success

Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) 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

Terry Rozier Has a Future with the Boston Celtics

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics tip off to start game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Playoff Report Card

Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) 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

The Boston Celtics’ Youth Was on Display in the Playoffs

Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) 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

The Celtics Deserved a Better Ending

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) reacts to a call by referee Josh Tiven (58) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Jared Sullinger’s Stock is Plummeting

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) and guard Marcus Smart (36) and center Kelly Olynyk (41) react during a timeout 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

Boston Celtics’ Defense Fell Short in Game Five

Feb 3, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens talks to his players during a break in the action against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Did Brad Stevens Deserve Coach of the Year Honors?

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) walks past Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Will Play in Game 6

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during the first half of a game against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Got Out-Coached in Game 5

Apr 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) and guard Isaiah Thomas (4) react after Thomas made a three point shot during overtime in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs agains the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Are Closing Games With Defense

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0, right) scores a basket in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Jae Crowder is the Difference Maker

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches from the sideline as they take on the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Outcoaching Mike Budenholzer in Playoffs