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BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2018 at 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2017 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 Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas’ desired return to Boston was not meant to be

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 19, 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)

Marcus Smart’s new contract proves Celtics value his defense

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: Boston Celtics assistant coach Jerome Allen (left) was sporting a "Scary Terry" t shirt as he worked out with Terry Rozier III (right) before the game. The Boston Celtics visited the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Three of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Celtics assistant Jerome Allen may have taken bribes Penn

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics speaks to crowd during game against the Washington Wizards on December 25, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gordon Hayward is dunking basketballs again

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Guerschon Yabusele #30 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics react against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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)

The Whiteboard: Other fanbases should copy weird Boston Celtics Twitter

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: As the final seconds tick off the clock, Boston Celtics Marcus Smart (36) and head coach Brad Stevens (background right) react. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Seven of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 27, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Celtics are about to make Marcus Smart a very well-paid backup

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts 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)

It’s championship or bust for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on after being defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 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)

NBA free agency rumors: Sacramento Kings may turn attention to Marcus Smart

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: As the final seconds tick off the clock, Boston Celtics Marcus Smart (36) and head coach Brad Stevens (background right) react. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Seven of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 27, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Are the Celtics and Marcus Smart headed for an ugly divorce?

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: A detail view of the jersey of Jabari Bird #26 of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on April 6, 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Jabari Bird will be a hit in Boston because of his last name alone

Deceased Celtics fan is staged playing NBA2K at funeral

BOSTON - JULY 3: Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Robert Williams, center, and the Celtics' Semi Ojeley, right, participate in a Boston Celtics summer league practice at the Auerbach Center in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on July 3, 2018. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Robert Williams’ summer league injury adds to bad omens for Celtics

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The Lakers-Celtics rivalry is reborn with LeBron signing in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: LeBron James #23, Kyrie Irving #11 and Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron all look on against Team Curry during the NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at STAPLES Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving prepares for potential reunion, calls LeBron NBA’s MVP

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics speaks to crowd during game against the Washington Wizards on December 25, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics fans should be more hyped about Gordon Hayward than Kawhi Leonard

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 29: Brad Wanamaker (R) of Fenerbahce Dogus in action against Malcolm Thomas (L) of Khimki during the Turkish Airlines Euroleague week 29 basketball match between Khimki and Fenerbahce Dogus in Moscow, Russia on March 29, 2018. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

What value does Brad Wanamaker have in Boston?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Jaylen Brown #7 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrate against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jaylen Brown;Jayson Tatum

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Boston Celtics

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts 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)

NBA Draft 2018: Celtics take Robert Williams at No. 27

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first half against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Celtics fans shouldn’t hold their breath about signing LeBron James

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Celtics, Kawhi Leonard could have mutual interest

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on in the second half of Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on May 15, 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)

Kyrie Irving is making Celtics fans nervous

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Kyrie Irving

Celtics can’t fear Kyrie Irving’s potential departure

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Injured Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Daniel Theis high five Jaylen Brown (hand at right) as Brown exits the game. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game One of their NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 13, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward will be back in time for training camp

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