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

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

Rebounding has been a major flaw within the Boston Celtics roster to begin the season. Joe Mazzulla's team ranks 20th in the league for defensive rebounding and 18th for overall rebounding. In multiple games,

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.

It is not uncommon for players and the media to disagree over what they witness in the NBA night to night, and when it comes to NBA podcaster Bill Simmons, Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett took issue with Simmons' claims that fellow Hall of Famer and Celtics alum Shaquille O'Neal was a lazy star who played out of shape for most of his career in the league.