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FILE - In this Jan 30, 2017, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) plays in the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Boston. The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Thomas is coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers have negotiated another draft pick from Boston to compete the mega-deal that stalled, the teams announced in a joint statement early Thursday, Aug. 31. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Isaiah Thomas on trade to Cavaliers: ‘It still hurts’

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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, left, and Gordon Hayward talk during a news conference in Boston, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Kyrie Irving: Trade request was about his potential, not James

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. Irving was tired of being teammates with James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland's All-Star guard, who asked team owner Dan Gilbert to trade him earlier this summer, was dealt Tuesday night, Aug. 22, to the Boston Celtics for fellow All-Star Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets' unprotected 2018 first-round draft pick. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Irving-Thomas deal continues NBA summer of blockbuster moves

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) and Kelly Olynyk (41) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, draft pick, two others

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce’s No. 34

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant reacts after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. The 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors signed Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Zaza Pachulia and David West to contracts, the team announced Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and 10 games to watch this season

By Josh Luckenbaugh

76ers to play Celtics in January in London

Associated Press

Pierce signs with Boston to retire as member of Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics NBA basketball general manager Danny Ainge speaks at a news conference Friday, July 14, 2017, in Waltham, Mass., to announce that the team has officially signed free-agent Gordon Hayward. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Gordon Hayward signs 4-year, maximum deal with Celtics

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes, right, drives around Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 3 pick Jayson Tatum continues to shine in Summer League

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz poses for photos on the red carpet before the start of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Latest: Butler trade, freshmen picks highlight NBA draft

Associated Press

In this Feb. 18, 2017, photo, Washington's Markelle Fultz brings the ball upcourt against Arizona during an NCAA college basketball game in Seattle. Fultz was selected to the AP All-Pac-12 Conference first team, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) **FILE**

76ers get No. 1 pick from Celtics, chance to draft Markelle Fultz

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this March 25, 2017, file photo, Kansas guard Josh Jackson pass the ball during the second half of a regional final against Oregon in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Celtics considering Josh Jackson for No. 1 pick in NBA Draft: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Markelle Fultz, center, speaks with reporters after his private workout with the Los Angeles Lakers at NBA basketball team's training complex Thursday, June 15, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. The University of Washington guard could be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, or he could be available to the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

Playing both sides: Fultz happy to land with Lakers, Celtics

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 2, 1987, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Earvin &quot;Magic&quot; Johnson scrambles for the ball on the floor of The Forum during the NBA finals, in, Inglewood, Calif. Johnson is surrounded by unidentified Boston Celtics players. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is at left. It’s the rivalry against which all others are measured, the one essentially responsible for the modern NBA evolving from a fringe sport that put its championship series on tape delay to a global sensation built around the most recognizable athletes in American sports. (AP Photo/Mark Avery, File)

How Lakers-Celtics paved the way for the Cavs-Warriors

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James speak after Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. The Cavaliers won 135-102. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics star Isaiah Thomas unsure if he’ll need hip surgery

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James celebrates after sinking a three point shot during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

LeBron James makes a seventh straight finals: here’s what was popular the last time he didn’t

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James speak after Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. The Cavaliers won 135-102. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics eliminated from Eastern finals by Cavaliers 135-102

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) soars to the basket over Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, and center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

James passes Jordan, Cavs back in Finals with 135-102 win

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press