The Boston Celtics let the New York Knicks run away with a critical Game 4 victory in Madison Square Garden late last night, putting their own title defense in

To his credit, Brown wasn’t going to spout some tired, trite next-man-up clichés in that moment. Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ best player, who’d been brilliant on Monday, was hurt badly. There is no next man who fills those shoes.

Although ESPN's Tim MacMahon revealed that the Dallas Mavericks, who will make the first selection in the 2025 NBA draft, don't intend to trade the pick, many believe the franchise could soon partner with the Boston Celtics to complete a blockbuster dealThe Athletic's John Hollinger's recent trade idea sends the Celtics' No.