According to one Celtics insider, Boston could be looking for a defender who can play the three or four spot. According to Chris Forsberg of Yahoo Sports, that's exactly who they should look for. An athletic defender at that spot would take some pressure off of Tatum on the defensive end so he could focus more on the offensive end.

Green was loved by the Celtics during his previous stint with the organization and he has been linked to Boston for most of the year. It remains to be seen if the Celtics will ultimately make a move but Green could be a good option. For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.

Rumbles that the Boston Celtics have an interest with a reunion with their 2016 No. 16 pick have begun to come into sharper focus, with the potential asking price for Philadelphia 76ers backup big man Guerschon Yabusele coming to light in a guest post by reporter Jake Fischer in a recent post from "The Stein Line".

The Boston Celtics are expected to try to make a small roster tweak ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Jaden Springer has often been discussed as the most likely trade candidate due to his expiring $4 million contract.

A few troubling patterns, some potential trade targets, and why it's not time to panic despite the prolonged slump. The post 5 thoughts on the Celtics ahead of the NBA trade deadline appeared first on Boston.

The Boston Celtics are coming off a recent pounding at the hands of their bitter rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. Thursday night saw Boston losing 117-96 as they

Boston can't justify attaching more than a second-rounder or two in any deal." "A Springer trade may not allow for an upgrade, but it could save the Celtics upward of $16 million in tax payments if they ship him out without taking back any salary,