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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

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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

Boston, MA - 2/07/2017 - New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hoist three of the five Lombardi championship trophies the team has won during the rally on city hall plaza. The New England Patriots are celebrated during a victory parade in Boston. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: Globe Staff, Topic: 08parade, LOID: 8.3.1553838056.

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Predicting the next title for each of our Big 4 July 13, 2017 | 10:29 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) defends against Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jonas Jerebko will reportedly sign with the Utah Jazz July 13, 2017 | 8:10 AM

A glimpse of Alastair McLean's Bill Russell tattoo done for him by artist Steve Butcher.

How a Celtics fan scored this hyper-realistic Bill Russell tattoo from a famous artist July 12, 2017 | 3:05 PM

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Jayson Tatum #11 of the Boston Celtics stands on the court during a 2017 Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boston won 70-64. 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)

Here's what Brad Stevens had to say about Jayson Tatum's Summer League play July 12, 2017 | 11:44 AM

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)

Jazz player on Hayward's exit: 'It's just the way he handled it, that's the thing I didn't like.' July 12, 2017 | 9:18 AM

Philadelphia 76ers' Melo Trimble shoots around Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Tatum, Celtics 3-0, Summer League set for tournament stage July 12, 2017 | 1:51 AM

Jaylen Brown injured his left thigh blocking a shot by Philadelphia 76ers' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, of France, during the first half of Tuesday's NBA summer league game in Las Vegas.

Jaylen Brown hurt in Celtics' Summer League win over Sixers July 11, 2017 | 9:02 PM

After meeting with the Heat, Celtics, and Jazz, Gordon Hayward told his father about the visits and then laid out the pros and cons for each franchise and city.

A behind-the-scenes look at Gordon Hayward’s decision July 11, 2017 | 6:34 PM

FILE - In this April 16, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bulls' Jerian Grant defends Boston Celtics' Kelly Olynyk (41) during a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston. The Miami Heat struck a four-year deal with Olynyk, a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Pat Riley on Kelly Olynyk's hairstyle: 'I don't give a damn' July 11, 2017 | 12:08 PM

Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) drives around Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Marcus Morris has already given himself a nickname July 11, 2017 | 10:22 AM