The Boston Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis to dodge the second apron, and their biggest worry was quickly proven right.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Fred Saunders signed with the team as a free agent in 1976. He played his college bball for the Syracuse Orangemen, and was picked up in the second round as the 31st overall selection of the 1974 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

One of those imaginary scenarios would greatly benefit the Boston Celtics, another organization eliminated from title contention, by landing them a 24-year-old Cavaliers All-Star center and Defensive Player of the Year.

The Celtics have emerged as a surprise threat to land Nuggets wing Peyton Watson in a potential offseason move.

Or at least that is the point of view of his former teammate, retired Celtics point guard Jeff Teague.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Celtics forward Larry Bird famously stole the ball in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to a new potential destination in trade rumors this summer. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted that the Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to make significant changes to their roster after being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.