Boston Celtics

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)

Does Marcus Smart really want to re-sign with the Celtics?

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Cavaliers avoid elimination, force a Game 7 against the Celtics: 3 takeaways

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 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)

How Semi Ojeleye ruined the Cavaliers’ game plan

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics gestures in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 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)

Celtics stifle the Cavaliers in Game 5 rock-fight: 3 takeaways

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Boston Celtics Terry Rozier III, (12) Marcus Morris (13) and Jayson Tatum (0) celebrate after Rozier III hit a shot that made the score 96-68, and forced the Cavaliers to call a fourth quarter timeout. Cleveland's LeBron James is in the backGround at far right. 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)

Celtics and Cavaliers get chippy early in Game 5

What adjustments are left for the Celtics to make?

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 20 : Donovan Mitchell

What’s the next step for Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum?

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron’s heroics help Cavs even up Conference Finals

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Retired NBA players Paul Pierce visits Build Series to discuss Bengay 'Sore Winners' Campaign at Build Studio on May 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)

Paul Pierce on the Celtics, longevity and life after basketball

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics defends LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

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CLEVELAND,OH - MAY 19: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2018 at the Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Terry Rozier finds the positives after Celtics humbled in Game 3 vs. LeBron James, Cavs

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays defense against the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cavaliers get their mojo back in Game 3 blowout of the Celtics: 3 takeaways

On a scale of one to basketball: Brad Stevens or the Boston Celtics?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics grabs the rebound against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Marcus Smart embodies the Celtics’ grit

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics is held back after getting into an altercation with JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers (not pictured) in the second half during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals 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)

Marcus Smart calls out J.R. Smith after Game 2

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The next generation is not afraid of LeBron James

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Jaylen Brown #7, Marcus Smart #36, and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cavaliers start hot, Celtics close out strong in Game 2: 3 takeaways

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

The Celtics have the depth to defend LeBron James in ways the Pacers, Raptors couldn’t

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 11, 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 10 biggest questions for the Celtics-Cavaliers matchup

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 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)

NBA Playoffs 2018: 5 keys to Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 6: Kevin Love

Cavaliers open as favorites over the higher-seeded Celtics

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: Head Coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

No, Brad Stevens is not the coaching messiah

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: As Boston Celtics Al Horford, left, was doing a post-game interview, teammate Jayson Tatum jumped in and called him, "Playoff Al" before running away. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 5, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

5 takeaways from the Celtics shutting down the 76ers process

PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 5: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

In appreciation of Al Horford’s two-way brilliance in the NBA Playoffs

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 high fives his teammates Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

T.J. McConnell sparks 76ers over Celtics in Game 4: 3 takeaways