The players on the Boston Celtics roster knew that current Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had what it takes to be the sort of successful coach he has become today based on how he conducted himself with Boston before the role became his at the end of the Ime Udoka era.

Does it make sense for Boston to be buyers this season with an NBA title almost certainly not in the cards even if Tatum makes it back on the court?

As the trade window opens, Boston’s strong start has clarified how the Celtics could approach the center market moving forward.

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team’s largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Wallace wore only jersey No. 45 and put up 3.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

After all, the Celtics are in the early stages of a retooling process. Joe Mazzulla is coaching a roster full of unproven talent, fighting to prove they belong in the league. Interestingly, all three of Boston's young forwards,

The Detroit Pistons are getting their revenge on the Boston Celtics after a win on the road at TD Garden. Less than a month ago, the Pistons put their 13-game win streak on the line when they were last in Beantown and they fell short to the Celtics. However, this time around things were a little bit different.

Neemias Queta has been holding it down in the middle, but if the Celtics are really serious about contending, they’ll need an upgrade at the five. Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley believes the Celtics can do it by trading for Milwaukee Bucks two-time block champ Myles Turner.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Antoine Walker put up a triple-double in a 99-87 defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets in 2000.