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The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smart

What will the Boston Celtics’ defense look like without Marcus Smart anchoring it?

Who will step up to fill the void in his absence?

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How confident are we in the leadership role of Jayson Tatum within the Boston Celtics?

With the departure of veteran point guard Marcus Smart, there's a void in vocal leadership on the team. Can Tatum step into that role?

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Can Jayson Tatum can elevate his game to MVP level with the Boston Celtics this season?

Could it include a boost to his defensive contributions to help make up for the loss of Marcus Smart? And how about the Celtics' success during the regular season?

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What do individual Boston Celtics need to work on this offseason?

Some players will need to help fill the leadership void created by the departure of Marcus Smart. Others will need to find their role on a new ball club, and still others have glaring flaws in their game in need of work.

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NBA Mailbag: Checking in on Damian Lillard, the Celtics and a Potential Nuggets’ Repeat

Plenty remains up in the air as training camp rapidly approaches.

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Marcus Smart may have left Boston, but his impact continues to touch lives

Marcus Smart's departure from the Boston Celtics may still sting, but his impact on the community, particularly through his charitable work remains with us.

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Charles Barkley is a fan of the Kristaps Porzingis trade for the Boston Celtics

The Round Mound of Rebound related that he is actually a fan of the move for Boston.

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Boston’s Derrick White ranked No. 28 guard in the NBA for 2023-24

"The ... Celtics were sold enough on Derrick White to move stalwart Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies," notes B/R.

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The Boston Celtics have a lot of questions to answer in 2023-24

Will Brown live up to the dollar value of his new deal with Boston? Can the Celtics succeed without Smart there to help clean up the team's defensive lapses? Can Porzingis stay healthy, especially if the Celtics are deep into the postseason?

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Celtics president Brad Stevens on trading Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis’ health

Stevens addressed the team's roster changes, highlighting the need to balance positions and the growth of young players like Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

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On this day: Robert Parish born; Boston wins Game 1 of second-round East series vs. Raptors in the Disney bubble

The Celtics took a one-game lead against the Raps in the bubble on this date in 2020, and Robert Parish was born in 1953.

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Should the Boston Celtics consider trading Malcolm Brogdon for Alex Caruso?

Caruso would add a defensive element to Boston's bench that the Celtics could arguably use in the wake of dealing the NBA's 2022 Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Would it make sense for the Boston Celtics to sign Michael Carter-Williams?

A case can be made that the team needs more ball handling in the absence of veteran point guard Marcus Smart.

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As he moves to starting point guard, Derrick White works to add muscle this offseason

Marcus Mason, White's trainer, shared insights into their training regimen and White's mindset.

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Boston’s Smart-Porzingis deal seen as among riskiest offseason moves of 2023

While many fans of the Boston Celtics are cautiously optimistic about the trade that brought star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the team, others are not so sure.

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Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 schedule: 5 games you won’t want to miss

The schedule for the '23-24 Boston Celtics season was just released. Here are the five games Celtics fans won't want to miss.

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Celtics earn surprising offseason grade from For The Win’s Bryan Kalbrosky

For the Win's Bryan Kalbrosky gave the Boston Celtics a B+ grade for their 2023 offseason efforts. Is this the right mark?

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Grading offseason moves for all 30 NBA teams in 2023: Did anyone do it better than the Suns?

Which teams got better and which teams got worse?

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Former NBA player, Wizards broadcaster Drew Gooden is fan of Celtics trade for Kristaps Porzingis

"I like Porzingis (in Boston) because they didn’t have to give up too many pieces," said Gooden.

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What can we learn from Wyc Grousbeck’s interview with the Boston Globe?

Grousbeck acknowledged the need for change after two disappointing seasons ended short of a title, for one.

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What will the defensive identity of the Boston Celtics look like next season?

Will Boston bring on some impact players with a focus on defense to help shore up what they lost in Williams and Smart, or might they go even harder in terms of developing an offense-first style of play?

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Jayson Tatum Tells Grizzlies Fans What They’re Getting With Marcus Smart

He discussed the departure of his longtime teammate on Wednesday.

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Jayson Tatum on Marcus Smart: ‘Just a guy you would love to have on your team’

Jayson Tatum spoke about his former teammate Marcus Smart, offering glowing praise and best wishes to the defensive stalwart.

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Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck reflects on hiring Joe Mazzulla amid Udoka situation

Wyc Grousbeck offered high praise for Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, saying "he’s got world-class intensity, drive, and knowledge."

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Boston’s Derrick White assessed to have a decent chance of extending with the Celtics

"The Celtics will depend on Derrick White more now after trading Marcus Smart," wrote Gozlan. "However, his tight eligibility window could delay a deal until next year."

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