Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla aren't happy with the way the Celtics are playing, but they're also taking a positive mindset through it.

The obvious issues include some bad shooting as a team from 3 and an obvious lack of focus and communication on the defensive end of the court.

The Celtics announced the team was being put up for sale last July, shortly after winning their 18th championship

The Boston Celtics are in a position where they can take some flyers with players. Their roster is so good that they can afford this luxury. This trade proposal

While his substandard play has not been the primary reason that the Celtics have had some struggles in recent weeks, the combination of his fit with the team after coming in and out of the lineup and lingering health issues have combined to make reintegrating the Latvian center effectively something of a challenge for Boston.

When it comes to the playoffs, while we are on the topic, Boston is clearly the team with the greater knowledge bank of experience. But the Cavs have made it out of the first round to face Boston in the East semis as recently as last season,

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But with that said, it also does not rule out the possibility of Boston making some minor moves, which Bleacher Report cap expert Eric Pincus recently explained in an article surveying the NBA's potential trade options.

CHESTNUT HILL — With 6:24 remaining in a game Duke was already assured to win, Cooper Flagg sized up Boston College’s offense unfolding in front of him. As Dion Brown started to drive to the basket, Flagg trailed behind him.

Should the Boston Celtics consider bringing star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis off the bench? Such a suggestion might sound absurd at first glance, but in the context of how he has (not) fit as well with the starters as he has in the past,

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.