Today, Paul Pierce is among the Boston Celtics’ long list of legends, but his career in Beantown was nearly cut short in the fall of 2000. He was out at a late-night spot in the city and was stabbed multiple times during a fight at the Buzz Club.

"(I'm) just feeling in a good place about where I am today with the team and with the organization," said Harper.

Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight at the NBA All-Star Game —despite Anthony Edwards winning the MVP. Leonard later earned high praise from former Boston Celtics player Antoine Walker, per First Things First. “I thought Kawhi Leonard was terrific. To be the hometown guy, in front of your fans… We need this game to go back to being very competitive.”

For some time, Vučević manifested an opportunity to aid a contender. He's now with a Celtics team considered an Eastern Conference threat.

Today in Boston Celtics history, he Celtics beat their longtime rivals in a close contest on the road, the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 92-90.

Recently acquired center Nikola Vucevic shared his reaction after an encouraging Celtics debut in Boston’s comeback win.

The NBA has had expansion rumors for years now, though there hasn’t been much public movement on that front. However, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend, the NBA Board of Governors could vote this summer to expand the league by two teams.