The Latest Breaking News from Boston Celtics

Cassell is known for his straightforward, honest approach with players as an assistant, which some believe the ball club needs in the campaign to come.

Quite the compliment given that for many Russell was the greatest player to play the sport.

The Boston Celtics hope to build on their Sin City momentum after beating the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brown may not be willing to accept anything less than a supermax.

While some NBA analysts are making it clear they think that star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown does not deserve the full amount of his potential supermax extension, others, like ESPN's Richard Jefferson, believe the decision to sign Brown to a supermax extension is a no-brainer.

Ryan doubts star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown deserves a full supermax extension, and that the narrative behind his candidacy is based on NBA rules rather than his performance.

"I'm just very truthful with players, man," he said. "Sometimes they don’t like it, but I speak the truth."

On this day, the Boston Celtics signed Gordon Hayward and Chris Wilcox, waived Jordan Mickey, and didn't lose Red Auerbach to the New York Knicks.

Such a path might well be one of the Celtics' best remaining vehicles to improve the team.