Adam Himmelsbach

Sampson told Cenac how the Celtics have thrived over the past decade with floor-spacing big men such as Al Horford.

Harper is eager to team up with George, and not just because the nine-time All-Star appears to have compensated him for his jersey number.

Boston's second-round draft pick needs to shore up his perimeter shooting after a terrible performance in his final season of college ball.

By shedding Banton’s non-guaranteed $2.8 million salary, the Celtics will dip back below the luxury tax line by about $1.7 million.

Brown’s salary is only about $3 million more than Paul George’s, but he has one more year on his deal even without the looming two-year extension.

The trade marks the sudden and fairly surprising end to the Boston tenure of a player who ultimately will be remembered as one of the best in franchise history.

After he was dangled as a centerpiece for a failed bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo, it remains unclear if the Celtics are actively engaged in dealing Brown.

Players on the field work together to build toward a scoring chance. Minutes often pass without a shot being fired at the goal. Mazzulla finds beauty in that.

The Celtics also own the 27th and 40th picks in the NBA Draft, which begins June 23. And one league source said that the talent pool in that range might be slightly watered down.

McHale, who played for the Celtics from 1980-93, and later coached the Timberwolves and Rockets over parts of seven seasons, believes the Celtics need to be more willing to adjust.