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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart moves the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Marcus Smart on the 2019-20 Celtics: 'We like being the underdog'

LeBron James during a preseason tour in China.

Kendrick Perkins offered his take on LeBron James's comments about Daryl Morey

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier III walks on the court against the Miami Heat in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Miami won 108-94. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets coach James Borrego on Terry Rozier: 'I expect Terry to lead'

Celtics players celebrate on the bench during their dominating win over the Cavaliers on Sunday.

Celtics, Zion remain sizzling to start preseason October 14, 2019 | 8:47 AM

Tacko Fall (center) will reportedly spend most of this season in the G-League.

Celtics sign Tacko Fall to a two-way contract October 13, 2019 | 3:19 PM

Jayson Tatum said everything Kobe Bryant showed him was great.

Jayson Tatum: Kobe Bryant ‘didn’t teach me bad habits’ October 12, 2019 | 12:00 AM

A Chinese fan holds Chinese national flags as he cheers with other fans during a preseason game.

NBA, China spat shows sports isn't (and shouldn't be) just about games October 11, 2019 | 8:01 PM

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers rects during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

NBA cuts off media access to players for remainder of China trip October 11, 2019 | 11:09 AM

The Spalding Hoophall Classic has hosted hundreds of NBA players when they were in high school, such as Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. This year's showcase will feature take place January 15-20, 2020.

High School Basketball

Top high school basketball prospects will compete at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield October 9, 2019 | 5:54 PM

Former Celtics' forward Larry Bird reflected on his time in the NBA and the league today in a Q&A with The Undefeated.

Larry Bird listed some of his favorite NBA players October 9, 2019 | 2:40 PM

Here's what Rich Paul said about the Celtics' attempts to trade for Anthony Davis October 9, 2019 | 1:12 PM

With China rift ongoing, NBA says free speech remains vital October 8, 2019 | 9:33 AM

Democratic presidential hopeful Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks with the press at the Spin Room after the third Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season hosted by ABC News in partnership with Univision at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas on September 12, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the NBA's response to Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet October 7, 2019 | 8:16 PM

Daryl Morey

Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweets support for Hong Kong protests, upsetting Chinese fans and officials October 7, 2019 | 8:17 AM

Mystics beat Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals October 6, 2019 | 7:07 PM

Tacko Fall is the tallest Celtic by five inches. He is 7 feet, 5 inches tall.

Celtics release official heights and weights of players October 6, 2019 | 5:29 PM

Celtics Pacers Basketball

Marcus Morris responded to Gregg Popovich saying Spurs were 'blindsided' October 4, 2019 | 10:20 AM

Rookie Grant Williams reflected on his first day of training camp after practice on Tuesday.

9 questions with Celtics rookie Grant Williams October 2, 2019 | 7:09 AM

Celtics players and coaches gather together during the team's training camp on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Boston.

Notes and observations from Celtics training camp October 1, 2019 | 8:10 PM

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 17: Enes Kanter reacts during a press conference as he is introduced as a member of the Boston Celtics at the Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters on July 17, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Enes Kanter divulges reason behind taking Kyrie Irving's old jersey number September 30, 2019 | 5:29 PM

Tacko Fall is the tallest Celtic by five inches. He is 7 feet, 5 inches tall.

Here's the Celtics' training camp roster September 30, 2019 | 1:43 PM

Former Celtics guard Terry Rozier spoke to the Charlotte Observer about his thoughts on joining his new team, and not wanting to be compared to Celtics' point guard Kemba Walker.

Terry Rozier said he does not want to be compared to Kemba Walker September 30, 2019 | 1:06 PM

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving speaks out about his decision to leave Boston for Brooklyn September 27, 2019 | 2:06 PM

Celtics guard Kemba Walker smiles during a news conference.

The NBA will get to the bottom of how tall its players are September 26, 2019 | 8:00 PM

Feeling better, Markelle Fultz has high hopes September 25, 2019 | 2:45 PM

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 17: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics speaks during a press conference introducing Kemba Walker (not pictured) and Enes Kanter (not pictured) at the Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters on July 17, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Brad Stevens preaches importance of team chemistry heading into training camp September 24, 2019 | 10:41 AM

US keeps top spot in FIBA men's world rankings; Spain No. 2 September 19, 2019 | 7:06 AM

According to Celtics center Enes Kanter, head coach Brad Stevens has some skills of his own on the basketball court.

Enes Kanter highlighted Brad Stevens's basketball skills September 18, 2019 | 4:27 PM

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas (0) in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wizards' Isaiah Thomas has surgery on thumb, expected to miss 6-8 weeks September 18, 2019 | 2:40 PM

Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch discussed the Patriots on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday.

Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch compared the Patriots to the Golden State Warriors September 18, 2019 | 2:40 PM

Kemba Walker of USA reacts during a game against Poland.

USA Basketball beats Poland, finishes in 7th place at World Cup September 14, 2019 | 7:40 AM

Shaun Livingston announced his retirement Friday.

Shaun Livingston retires after 15 NBA seasons and major comeback September 13, 2019 | 5:40 PM

Boston, MA: 5-23-18: The Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are pictured The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Five of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at the TD Garden. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

5 Celtics are on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 list September 12, 2019 | 1:53 PM