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Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Jayson Tatum with, from left, Steve Pagluica, Wyc Grousbeck and Danny Ainge.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum already have a nickname June 28, 2017 | 4:46 PM

Paul George gained the upper hand on Miami’s LeBron James, scoring 29 points for the Pacers, who have won 11 of 13 games.

2 realistic Celtics trade scenarios for Paul George June 28, 2017 | 4:40 PM

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 115-102. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Isaiah Thomas is recruiting Blake Griffin and Gordon Hayward to the Celtics via social media June 28, 2017 | 3:58 PM

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 13, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Would you prefer the Celtics sign Gordon Hayward or Blake Griffin? June 28, 2017 | 3:51 PM

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward talks to the media during the NBA teams end of season press conference at the Zions Bank Basketball Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. (Kristin Murphy/The Deseret News via AP)

Gordon Hayward's wife is making more noise about her husband's free agency status on Instagram June 28, 2017 | 11:55 AM

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on April 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart doesn't keep up with Celtics trade rumors June 28, 2017 | 8:03 AM

Boston, MA 06/28/2007: The Celtics had an NBA Draft event on the floor of the TD Banknorth Garden, leading up to their number five first round pick. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section:sports slug:unknown

How the Celtics pulled off the Ray Allen trade June 28, 2017 | 6:07 AM

Isaiah Thomas hangs on as he fouls LeBron James on a fourth-quarter drive to the basket in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden.

Even Isaiah Thomas laughed at getting an All-Defense vote June 27, 2017 | 5:29 PM

Avery Bradley defends Gordon Hayward.

An up-to-date list of all the latest Celtics offseason rumors June 27, 2017 | 4:18 PM

Ante Zizic spent this past season playing for the Turkish club Darussafaka Dogus in the high-level Euroleague.

Ante Zizic in Boston to begin practicing with Celtics June 27, 2017 | 10:49 AM

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) 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)

Avery Bradley offered his thoughts on the Butler trade and moves that might still happen June 27, 2017 | 9:49 AM

Isaiah Thomas and Allen Iverson

Here's what Allen Iverson said to Isaiah Thomas that almost made him cry June 27, 2017 | 9:14 AM

Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Isaiah Thomas finishes 5th June 27, 2017 | 1:17 AM

Bill Russell taunts NBA greats: ‘I would kick your ass’ June 26, 2017 | 11:27 PM

Jayson Tatum (right) put on a Celtics hat on Friday as he sat next to Wyc Grousbeck.

Jayson Tatum asked what Boston places he should visit. He got some hilarious responses June 26, 2017 | 8:01 PM

Jae Crowder, Jaylen Brown, Isaiah Thomas, Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart walk out to the court after a timeout against the Clippers, Monday, March 6, 2017.

Isaiah Thomas is not happy about his teammates missing out on an NBA distinction June 26, 2017 | 4:55 PM

The Celtics will have some difficult decisions in the coming weeks.

With a lower-than-expected NBA salary cap, Celtics will face tough roster decisions June 26, 2017 | 8:34 AM

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 23: Paul George #13 and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers react in the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 106-102 to sweep the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Cavaliers were reportedly involved in 'serious three-way trade discussions' for Paul George June 26, 2017 | 6:55 AM

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 is tired of fans mistaking him for actor Michael Rapaport June 25, 2017 | 7:03 PM

Washington's Markelle Fultz, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Here's one reason Markelle Fultz is glad the Celtics didn't draft him June 25, 2017 | 12:27 PM

Boston, MA 10/26/10: The Celtics Paul Pierce drives on Miami's LeBron James in the first quarter. The Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat in the NBA season opener at the TD Garden. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section:sports slug:celtics27

Paul Pierce explains why he was initially hesitant about playing in Boston June 25, 2017 | 11:27 AM

Mike Zarren (left) with Danny Ainge.

Celtics' Mike Zarren poked fun at Danny Ainge's love of Chipotle June 24, 2017 | 11:08 AM

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge.

How the Celtics can build a super team in 5 steps June 24, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Jayson Tatum, left, with Danny Ainge at the team's practice facility in Waltham, Mass., Friday, June 23, 2017. With Tatum, a 6-foot-8 small forward, the Celtics get a player who was a polished scoring threat during his lone season at Duke. With Tatum, from left, are Steve Pagluica, Wyc Grousbeck and Danny Ainge. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum's father taught him the game, then game-planned against him June 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 23: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot on his way to a team-high 33 points against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Celtics defeated the Bulls 104-95. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler trade sets the stage for looming free agency June 23, 2017 | 7:24 PM

Jaylen Brown during his visit to Spain.

Watch Jaylen Brown nail a soccer shot during his visit to Spain June 23, 2017 | 11:38 AM

Jayson Tatum with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on draft night.

What NBA experts said about the Celtics drafting Jayson Tatum June 23, 2017 | 11:34 AM

Paul George passes the ball away from Boston's Marcus Smart, center right.

Should the Celtics trade for free-agent-to-be Paul George? June 23, 2017 | 11:30 AM

Isaiah Thomas ESPN Body Issue. Isaiah Thomas is photographed by photographer Walter Iooss at the Charlestown Club, in Charlestown MA, on April 9, 2017.

Isaiah Thomas to appear on cover of ESPN's 'Body Issue' June 23, 2017 | 10:54 AM

FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, Kansas's Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot over UC Davis's Garrison Goode (44), Brynton Lemar (0) and Mikey Henn (24) in the first half of a first-round game in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Tulsa, Okla. Jackson spent one season at Kansas and is expected to be a top-five pick in Thursday's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Josh Jackson canceled workout while Danny Ainge was flying to Sacramento June 23, 2017 | 10:31 AM