Since moving into the starting lineup, Josh Minott has emerged as a key contributor for the Celtics, while Anfernee Simons is finding his rhythm when coming off the bench. The exciting thing about the current roster is that there's plenty of room for growth, and as those improvements occur, the team will naturally improve.

The former Celtics big man will have to work his way into Portland’s rotation. The Blazers have leaned on Donovan Clingan as their starter thus far, with Duop Reath and first-round pick Yang Hansen coming off the bench. It’s unclear how Williams fits in the front court, but getting him back on the court is still a positive sign.

Headlined by AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, non-contending teams around the league will undoubtedly be tempted by the notion of tanking for a potential lottery pick. The Boston Celtics could be one of those franchises,

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics meet Wednesday night at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott has taken a huge jump in his first season in Boston, and expressed how happy he is with his new home. The fourth-year forward

After the exit of Jrue, Horford, Kornet, and KP and their replacement by Minott, Queta, Garza, and Simons has required the Celtics to shake up their offensive playbook.