Danny Ainge was criticized for trading the top pick in last month’s draft, but he blocks out the screams.
Boston Celtics
Analysis: Jabari Bird a pleasant surprise for Celtics in summer league
Boston’s second-round draft pick helped his chances of making the team with a good summer league performance.
Celtics’ coach emphasized future when talking to Gordon Hayward
Brad Stevens didn’t dwell on their time together at Butler, but what it will be like in Boston.
NBA notebook: Celtics, 76ers might square off in London
The teams are expected to play a regular-season game Jan. 11 in England.
Celtics’ Stevens likes what he sees in summer league team
The coach talked Tuesday night about what he sees in Jayson Tatum, Ante Zizic and Semi Ojeleye.
There’s one word to describe Celtics’ rookie: Mature
Jayson Tatum has shown in the summer league that he has the ability to adjust to the job, and he’s just 19.
NBA notebook: Celtics sign free-agent Aron Baynes, former backup center for Pistons
The Australian averaged 4.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game last season.
Celtics deal Avery Bradley to Pistons for forward Marcus Morris
Morris averaged 14 points for Detroit, which also will receive a 2019 second-round draft pick.
NBA notebook: Olynyk agrees to join Miami
The former Celtics center agrees to a four-year deal worth more than $50 million.
Commentary: Something has to give for Celtics
The team knows it has too many players and it’s obvious moves have to be made.