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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas looks back at the team's bench after scoring a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Boston. Thomas scored 21 points to lead the Celtics to a 128-98 victory. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Thomas scores 21 as Celtics rout Magic 128-98

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder, left, and Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas chase down a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Thomas steadies Celtics, Horford triumphant in return home

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball as he drives between the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Thomas had 29 points and 15 assists as the Celtics defeated the Jazz 115-104. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Thomas’ 29 points, 15 assists send Celtics past Jazz 115-104

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford, top, battles Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, bottom, for control of a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, a jump ball was called, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Celtics build huge lead, hang on to beat Heat 105-95

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge takes questions from reporters during NBA basketball media day at the team's training facility Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Waltham, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Horford addition brings optimism for Celtics entering camp

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart (left) and then-Butler coach Brad Stevens were considered the hottest young coaches on the market after meeting in the 2011 Final Four. (Associated PRess)

Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens building their brands, developing players in college, NBA

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner, right, tries to drive past Washington Wizards forward Rasual Butler, left, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Wizards’ rally falls short in loss to Celtics

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures from the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Boston, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The Wizards won 118-102. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics’ boss Ainge faces 2nd rebuilding offseason

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Butler giving honorary degree to Celtics’ Stevens

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Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) slams home a dunk against Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) during first half NBA action in Toronto on Friday March 28, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Raptors clinch playoff berth with win over Celtics

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks in front of Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass, left, guard Rajon Rondo, middle, and center Jared Sullinger (7) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Raptors edge closer to playoffs, beat Boston

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (8) leaps behind the basket to make a play as Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) and forward Jeff Green (8) defend during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Watching are Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) and Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40).(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rondo’s 2 late baskets lift Celts over Heat 101-96

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) reaches to defend against Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Thompson, Lee lead Warriors over Celtics 108-88

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) defendsBoston Celtics guard Jerryd Bayless (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bayless, Rondo lead Celtics past Hawks 115-104

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Milwaukee Bucks' Zaza Pachulia tries to block Boston Celtics' Jeff Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Green leads Celtics past Bucks 102-86

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) celebrates with teammates Jerryd Bayless (11) and Kelly Olynyk (41) after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Boston. Sullinger scored 31 points and the Celtics won 99-89. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Sullinger carries Celtics to 99-89 win over Kings

By MATTHEW CARROLL - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) jumps for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Turner’s layup gives 76ers 95-94 win over Celtics

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press