Commentary: Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were sent to Brooklyn as part of a trade that ended up bringing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to Boston as draft picks.
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Tom Caron: Marcus Smart trade reminiscent of another stunning Boston deal
The Red Sox shocked fans by trading Nomar Garciaparra in July 2004, a deal that shook a talented team out of its doldrums en route to a World Series title.
Celtics notebook: After busy night, Boston drafts Arkansas’ Jordan Walsh
President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens calls Walsh, a 6-foot-6 wing player, a good prospect.
Celtics, division rivals, mostly quiet at NBA Draft
Boston made four trades on draft night, but made its biggest move, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis, on Wednesday.
Brad Stevens shows boldness in stunning decision to part with Marcus Smart
Stevens isn’t afraid to make a seismic changes in pursuit of a championship, and trading Smart is his boldest move yet.
Celtics trade Marcus Smart, acquire Kristaps Porzingis in 3-team deal
The 7-foot-3 Porzingis averaged a career-high 23.2 points and 8.4 rebounds last season with Washington.
NBA notebook: Celtics on verge of acquiring Kristaps Porzingis
According to multiple reports, Boston would trade Malcolm Brogdon as part of a three-team deal with the Wizards and Clippers.
NBA draft: Who could the Celtics select with No. 35 pick?
Several talented forwards could fall to the second round when Boston makes its selection on Thursday night.
NBA notebook: Celtics reportedly adding Sam Cassell to coaching staff
Cassell, a 15-year NBA veteran, coached with Doc Rivers in Philadelphia.
NBA notebook: Joe Mazzulla coming back, Jaylen Brown ‘a big part’ of Celtics future
Brad Stevens, Boston’s president of basketball operations, can’t talk about contracts but was clear that he wants Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla back.