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Tacko Fall will return to the Celtics on a two-way contract

The 7-foot-5-inch Fall averaged 12.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks for Maine last season.

With his hip finally healthy, former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas says he’s ready to shine again

Thomas has played for four teams in three seasons since the Celtics traded him.

What to know about veteran Jeff Teague, the newest Celtic

Teague joins the Celtics from Atlanta, where he backed up star point guard Trae Young.

What to know about new Celtics center Tristan Thompson

The Canada native has been a workhorse for the Cavaliers since getting drafted in 2011, and has a major pop-culture connection: He has a daughter with Khloe Kardashian.

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Jayson Tatum has his max contract, and his mother says he’s thought about being a Celtic for life
“He wanted to be a [maximum contract] player because that signifies your level of talent and the caliber of player you are," said Tatum's mother, Brandy Cole.

Kim Kardashian West congratulated Tristan Thompson on reaching a deal with the Celtics
Thompson has appeared regularly on the hit reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” He has a child with Kardashian West’s sister, Khloe.

Gordon Hayward agrees to four-year, $120 million contract with Charlotte Hornets

Hayward opted out of his final year of his Celtics contract on Thursday and became an unrestricted free agent.

Celtics start restocking by signing center Tristan Thompson and guard Jeff Teague

Thompson, 29, agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal, filling a roster void after Enes Kanter was traded last week.

Fred VanVleet agrees to stay with Raptors for four years, $85 million

Fred VanVleet's four-year, $85 million contract is the largest for an undrafted player in NBA history.

Celtics set sights on Paul Millsap, but he chooses to remain with Nuggets

He would have instantly slid into the starting forward slot in place of Gordon Hayward.

How Klay Thompson’s latest injury affects the Golden State Warriors

Thompson will miss two consecutive seasons before hopefully returning next fall.

De’Aaron Fox gets max deal, possibly worth as much as $200m, to stay with Kings

The five-year deal for the point guard is worth at least $163m as NBA free agency commences.

Gordon Hayward’s Celtics career may end as one big what-might-have-been

Hard luck seemed to follow the talented forward since his arrival, creating what may well be an illusion of underachievement.

Celtics trade Enes Kanter to Trail Blazers in three-team deal with Grizzlies

The Celtics will receive two future second-round picks from Memphis. More importantly, this opens up a spot on a crowded roster.

Raptors denied permission to play upcoming NBA season in Canada, will head to Tampa

Canada did not allow the Blue Jays to play in Toronto during the MLB season, and it won't allow their NBA counterparts to, either.

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