Boston Celtics - Boston.com

Boston Celtics

New Celtics player Gordon Hayward his hair cut and beard trimmed by at Boston Barber and Tattoo Company in the North End earlier this month.

During his first Boston experience, Gordon Hayward says he could feel the city's 'intensity' July 24, 2017 | 7:39 PM

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gordon Hayward recalls 4 difficult days of free agency July 24, 2017 | 7:29 PM

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving talks with a teammate in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Two people familiar with the situation says All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Cavaliers to trade him. Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert, said the persons who spoke Friday, July 21, 2017, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the star’s demands. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Should the Celtics try to acquire Kyrie Irving? July 24, 2017 | 12:25 PM

5-28-12: Miami, FL: With the outcome of the game no longer in question, Celtics starters (left to right) Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen watched the end of the game from a sad looking bench. The Boston Celtics visited the Miami Heat for Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoffs at American Airlines Arena. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section: sports topic: Celtics-Heat

Ray Allen deleted a comment telling Celtics fans to 'get over it' July 24, 2017 | 11:20 AM

Danny Ainge gets dunked on by his youngest son, Crew.

Danny Ainge got furiously dunked on by his son July 24, 2017 | 6:45 AM

Former Celtics forward Jared Sullinger in 2017.

Isaiah Thomas is advocating for an unemployed ex-teammate July 23, 2017 | 5:34 PM

Jaylen Brown

Watch Jaylen Brown throw down a jam on some unsuspecting hoopers July 23, 2017 | 10:16 AM

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes away from the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals,, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics fans will be happy to see how Isaiah Thomas spent his Friday night July 22, 2017 | 12:49 PM

Detroit Pistons guard Darrun Hilliard, left, forward Marcus Morris (13) and center Aron Baynes (12) watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Marcus Morris had a priceless reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request July 22, 2017 | 12:01 PM

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics drives against Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boston won 86-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Behind the popularity and growth of the Las Vegas Summer League July 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) controls the ball against Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)

Paul Pierce dropped some truth bombs in 'Two Truths and a Lie' July 20, 2017 | 4:57 PM

New Celtics center Aron Baynes is wasting no time digging into Boston's food scene July 20, 2017 | 4:34 PM

Brawl

Danny Ainge says his son will tackle national debt like he tackled Tree Rollins July 20, 2017 | 2:54 PM

3's Company player captain and coach Allen Iverson, left, defends Ball Hogs Brain Scalabrine during the first half of Game 3 in the BIG3 Basketball League debut, Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Barclays Center in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Brian Scalabrine expertly trolled himself on Instagram July 20, 2017 | 12:14 PM

Marcus Morris of the Detroit Pistons leaves the court after the final NBA game at the Palace of Auburn Hills against the Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Marcus Morris' favorite player will endear him to Celtics fans July 20, 2017 | 5:58 AM

Free agent center Aron Baynes officially joined the Celtics on Wednesday on a one-year, $4.3 million deal.

Marcus Morris, Aron Baynes plan to add toughness to Celtics frontcourt July 19, 2017 | 5:10 PM

New Celtic Aron Baynes got a late introduction to basketball July 19, 2017 | 5:01 PM

Paul Pierce couldn't come back to Boston without visiting this famous eatery July 19, 2017 | 10:41 AM

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) and his brother Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) embrace at the start of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. (David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via AP) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGAZINES OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT

Here's what we know about the Marcus Morris assault case July 18, 2017 | 1:54 PM

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce reportedly trolled Danny Ainge at his final Celtics contract signing July 18, 2017 | 1:01 PM

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts to a play during first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. Sitting behind Stevens is New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

The Celtics one-upped the Patriots on Twitter on World Emoji Day July 17, 2017 | 6:08 PM

Celtics sign Paul Pierce to a one day contract.

Celtics officially sign Paul Pierce, allowing him to retire with team July 17, 2017 | 5:46 PM

Waltham, MA - 7/14/17 - Celtics team executive Danny Ainge announces that free agent Gordon Hayward will be joining the Celtics from HealthPoint, the Celtics practice facility, on Friday, July 14, 2017. (Nicholas Pfosi for The Boston Globe)

4 questions the Celtics still have to answer this offseason July 17, 2017 | 8:48 AM

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics drives against Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boston won 86-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Celtics plan to sign rookie Semi Ojeleye to four-year deal July 15, 2017 | 3:58 PM

FILE - In this May 9, 2017, file photo, then-Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward talks to the media during the NBA teams end of season press conference in Salt Lake City. When it comes to the IRS, the dollars connected to a player’s contract don’t tell the whole story about how much he’s going to be making. Where a player choses to play _ the Boston Celtics or the Miami Heat _ could go a long way in determining how much money he ends up receiving. Robert Raiola, who includes many professional athletes among his clients in his role as director of sports and entertainment for the PKF O’Connor Davies accounting firm, cites former Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward’s recent deal with the Celtics as an example. (Kristin Murphy/The Deseret News via AP, File)

What you missed from Gordon Hayward's first Celtics press conference July 15, 2017 | 3:29 PM

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown received some great responses to his caption contest July 15, 2017 | 2:45 PM

Go West, young man: NBA stars cluster in Western Conference July 15, 2017 | 12:02 PM

Waltham, MA - 7/14/17 - Celtics team executive Danny Ainge announces that free agent Gordon Hayward will be joining the Celtics from HealthPoint, the Celtics practice facility, on Friday, July 14, 2017. (Nicholas Pfosi for The Boston Globe)

Gordon Hayward is officially a Celtic July 14, 2017 | 2:36 PM

Jayson Tatum David Ortiz

Jayson Tatum hung out with David Ortiz July 14, 2017 | 10:06 AM

Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Briscoe (27) and Boston Celtics center Ante Zizic (54) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Monday, July 3, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ante Zizic has strengths, and Celtics trying to utilize them July 13, 2017 | 10:18 PM