The Boston Celtics are exercising the third-year player option on Baylor Scheierman's deal for next season. The Celtics selected Scheierman with the 30th overa

Nevertheless, the Celtics must make do with what they're working with. After all, there's no single trade that could suddenly get the team back on track. In truth, it may take a year or two before Mazzulla is coaching a contending-level roster again.

The Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 Wednesday, covering as a 3.5-point home underdog as the Under (233.5) cashed. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points and has picked up much of the scoring load with F Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles. Boston, which lost its first 3 games, has won and covered in 2 straight contests.

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott has taken a huge jump in his first season in Boston, and expressed how happy he is with his new home. The fourth-year forward

Under head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics made a name for themselves as one of the most prolific scoring teams in the history of the NBA. And backup Boston forward Sam Hauser came into the league with a reputation as a sniper from beyond the arc matched by few in terms of efficiency.

Josh Minott felt like he was everywhere as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, and it appears Boston might've found something in the wing.

To his credit, Mazzulla has been the first to preach the party line, touting the Celtics' ever-changing lineups as a strength that reflects their depth rather than a weakness that exposes the massive talent drain.

In his second career start, Minott finished with 11 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in Boston's 125-105 win over the Cavaliers.

The Celtics have bounced back from a three-game losing streak with two straight wins after Wednesday's victory over the Cavs.