While the two aren't exactly close in the standings, the Knicks can do the Celtics a favor on Friday night. As the NBA announced, a Knicks loss to the Milwaukee Bucks would clinch the Atlantic Division for the Celtics.

The San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are facing off at the Frost Bank Center this Saturday night. As it currently stands in the Western Conference standings

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One team who will not get a chance at the top pick is the Boston Celtics. That said, Bill Simmons made the case for how the Celtics could land Flagg (in the future). Simmons (via

The magic of the Celtics isn't just in individual performances; it's about versatility. Taylor highlighted that both the Celtics and teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder are versatile, often throwing different lineups and coverages to keep opponents on their toes.

Boston will get its own BIG3 team — the Ball Hogs — and it will be coached by NBA legend and former Celtics guard, Gary Payton. Payton spent the 2004-05 season with the Celtics. He averaged 11.3 points, 6.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 77 games. He won an NBA title in 2006 with the Miami Heat.

Would it make sense for Boston to either gut their roster or to trade star forward Jaylen Brown in his prime to make such a deal work?

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown recently weighed in on the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James during an episode of the Earn Your Leisure podcast.

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Plus, in Dallas, with the Mavericks' roster on the mend for much of the month, one player's paint prowess has come to light.