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Newly acquired Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter smiles during a news conference at the Celtics' basketball practice facility, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

'I'm loving this place': Enes Kanter gave an inside look at his favorite parts of the Celtics' practice facility

Tacko Fall of the Celtics handles the ball against the Grizzlies during an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas on July 11, 2019.

Sports Q: Will Tacko Fall make the Celtics?

@celtics tweet from #AgeChallenge

#AgeChallenge: Here's a glimpse at what Boston athletes could look like in 50 years

Giannis Antetokounmpo gives baseball a shot at Yankee Stadium July 15, 2019 | 10:18 PM

JR Smith

Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure July 15, 2019 | 6:01 PM

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. A person familiar with the situation says the Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension. The max deal is the latest big commitment by the team. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, July 15, 2019, because the contract is not official. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Ben Simmons, 76ers reportedly agree to $170 million, 5-year deal July 15, 2019 | 2:37 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul during a 2014 playoff game in Oklahoma City.

Russell Westbrook reportedly going to Rockets for Chris Paul July 11, 2019 | 10:06 PM

Boston MA 5/27/18 Paul Pierce getting pre-broadcast advice from Heather Walker (Celtics senior director of public relations) before the Boston Celtics play the Cleveland Cavaliers during game seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden. (photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff)
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Paul Pierce weighed in on Kemba Walker and an 'aging' Al Horford July 8, 2019 | 10:35 AM

Kemba Walker drives past multiple 76ers during the first half Saturday.

Hornets GM says he doesn’t regret keeping Kemba Walker last year July 7, 2019 | 12:54 PM

Celtics rookie Tacko Fall, of Senegal, at the team's training facility in Boston.

4 takeaways from the Celtics' 1st summer league game July 6, 2019 | 9:42 PM

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson pauses during the team's NBA summer league basketball game against the New York Knicks on Friday.

Zion Williamson out for summer league with bruised knee July 6, 2019 | 4:52 PM

Clippers sign Kawhi Leonard, trade for Paul George July 6, 2019 | 9:28 AM

Players and staff leave the court after an earthquake during an NBA summer league basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Pelicans-Knicks Summer League game cut short by earthquake July 6, 2019 | 2:25 AM

Dear Nets fans: Here’s what you’re getting in Kyrie Irving July 5, 2019 | 4:50 PM

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas (0) in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. The Spurs won 101-96. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Isaiah Thomas and the Wizards have found each other in their hours of need July 5, 2019 | 8:44 AM

Kemba Walker dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on February 11, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Chad Finn: How many games will the Celtics win next season? July 3, 2019 | 5:21 PM

Enes Kanter

Enes Kanter said he had just 6 minutes to decide on a Trail Blazers contract July 2, 2019 | 10:17 AM

Kevin Durant

Warriors owner: No other player will wear Kevin Durant's No. 35 July 1, 2019 | 4:44 PM

James Dolan Knicks free agency

How New York media reacted to the Knicks' disastrous first day of NBA free agency July 1, 2019 | 3:23 PM

Boston, MA., 06/24/2019, Boston Celtics draft picks hold press conference at Auerbach Center---left to right, Carson Edwards, Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Tremont Waters, and they were all smiles.
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The Celtics released their schedule and roster for NBA Summer League July 1, 2019 | 3:09 PM

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Al Horford reportedly headed to Sixers June 30, 2019 | 9:41 PM

Acquiring Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant cements the Nets as kings of New York June 30, 2019 | 7:33 PM

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant headed to Brooklyn June 30, 2019 | 5:15 PM

Brad Stevens is not known for choice words, but he certainly had some for the officials on Tuesday.

NBA coaches will likely be able to challenge one call per game next season June 28, 2019 | 1:23 PM

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Marcus Smart won the NBA's Hustle Award June 25, 2019 | 10:49 AM

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There's more to this NBA free agency than superstars June 25, 2019 | 8:42 AM

Romeo Langford NBA Draft 2019

5 things to know about Celtics top pick Romeo Langford June 21, 2019 | 8:16 AM

Aron Baynes defends against the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Celtics reportedly trade Aron Baynes and No. 24 overall pick to Phoenix Suns June 21, 2019 | 7:54 AM

Duke's Zion Williamson, right, poses for photographs with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the New Orleans Pelicans as the first pick during the NBA Draft.

New Orleans Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft June 20, 2019 | 7:47 PM

Zion Williamson NBA Draft 2019

'I don't really look at the expectations' June 20, 2019 | 7:52 AM

FILE - In this March 23, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) handles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Memphis, Tenn. A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz. The person says the Grizzlies swapped Conley for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen. The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday, June 19, 2019, on condition of anonymity because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Grizzlies trade guard Mike Conley to Utah Jazz June 19, 2019 | 12:59 PM

Jaxson Hayes NBA Draft Texas

A look at the top big men available in the 2019 NBA Draft June 18, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Toronto Raptors NBA Finals Championship Parade

Four people wounded, three arrested in shooting at Toronto Raptors celebration June 18, 2019 | 7:57 AM