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President Joe Biden holds the ball he was presented with by the Boston Celtics during an event to celebrate the Celtics' victory in the 2024 National Basketball Association Championship, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks over Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Tatum scores 37 points and Celtics hold to beat stubborn Pistons 124-118

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0) about to dunk the ball during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 11, 2024. (Photo for Washington Times Sports)

‘Les Sorciers:’ Rebuilding Wizards lean into their French connection

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, front left, speaks with Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV (12) who walks to the team bench during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Glen Davis, right, drives the ball past Golden State Warriors' Ekpe Udoh (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Feb. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Judge says ex-Boston Celtics’ Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis is allowed to delay prison to finish film

Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates next to Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca, right, near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford, center, and forward Jayson Tatum, center left, celebrates with teammates near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the team won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LOVERRO: Celtics’ success with Horford, Porzingis points up how Wizards fell short

By Thom Loverro

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, top, and Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, bottom, land on the parquet as they vie for the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It takes time to win, and that’s a lesson Luka Doncic is dealing with

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates next to Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca, right, near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It’s already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with Game 5 victory over Mavericks

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

It’s closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, left, and assistant coach Sam Cassell react during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Celtics sit on brink of 18th title, can close out Mavericks in Game 4

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center, celebrates with his team after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla answers question about race with pivot to Christian faith

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Jayson Tatum’s 33 points help Celtics beat short-handed Cavaliers 109-102, take 3-1 lead in semis

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis warms up before facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday, May 9, 2024, to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that New York prosecutors said defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more than $5 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, center, and guard Caris LeVert, right, and Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet watch the ball get away during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mitchell’s 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics, tie series at 1 game apiece

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Then-Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee gestures during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Chicago. The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run before joining the Hornets on a full-time basis.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hornets hire Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brown, White lead Celtics’ 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, slams a dunk against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press