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So, now what? Nine thoughts on the state of the Celtics

What’s going on with Kyrie Irving and Al Horford; the aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade; and what Boston may do in Thursday’s draft.

All of a sudden, the Celtics are hitting the reset button

They were supposed to be set up for years to come, but now Danny Ainge needs to chart a different course.

Even without Anthony Davis, Celtics are still in a decent place

The situation is more frustrating than anything. It could have been so much better.

Anthony Davis is off the market, so the Celtics must find a new path forward

With Kyrie Irving’s return in question, the Celtics’ future may revolve around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown — and that’s not a bad option.

Anthony Davis going to Lakers; Celtics look to youth and NBA Draft
The star center would team up with LeBron James in Los Angeles.

Anthony Davis dealt to Lakers; Celtics look to youth, Draft
New Orleans got a ransom for the superstar, who’ll now team with LeBron James at the cost of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks, including No. 4 in Thursday’s Draft.

Kawhi Leonard is the ultimate winner — but we already knew that

Leonard’s MVP performance in the Finals in leading the Raptors to their first title was the perfect reminder he is a true champion.

Game 6 had drama, emotion, and thrills, and now the Raptors are NBA champs

Toronto finished off a Golden State team decimated by injuries in six games to win its first NBA championship.

Raptors celebrated Canada’s first NBA title after beating injured Warriors

Kawhi Leonard led the way for Toronto after Warriors went down in Game 6 after losing another star, Klay Thompson, to injury.

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Jets backup QB Josh McCown retires after 16 NFL seasons

McCown, who will turn 40 on July 4, announced retirement from professional football to coach his two sons in high school.

Justin Rose can’t maintain momentum, finishes T3 at US Open

He opened with a record-tying 65, but he needed more than great putting to stay in contention.

Brooks Koepka sparkles in US Open but settles for second

Koepka became the fourth player to break 70 in all four rounds of the Open — but Gary Woodland was the fifth.

Brooke Henderson sets mark for wins by a Canadian

The 21-year-old from Ontario made the LPGA Meijer Classic her ninth victory, passing Sandra Post.

Viktor Hovland breaks Jack Nicklaus’s amateur record at US Open

Hovland finished tied for 12th at 280, the best score ever by an amateur in the US Open.

Wellesley’s Michael Thorbjornsen finishes 79th in US Open

The 17-year-old closed with a 76 Sunday and was 20 over for the tournament.

SPORTS LOG

Alyssa Thomas leads Connecticut Sun to 12th straight win at home

Thomas scored 20 points and Shekinna Stricklen added 16 as the Sun cruised past Seattle, 81-67.

Adidas Boost Boston Games

Athletes reflect on the life of Gabriele Grunewald

Grunewald, who died Tuesday after battling cancer for a decade, inspired many in the track and field community by continuing to run even after her diagnosis.