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Six days before Opening Day, the Dodgers and White Sox agreed to a trade that sends closer Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal, which was first reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, is a surprising one because of the timing and lack of rumors about talks…

Optimism always abounds in such situations, but history has not been kind to the Celtics when they find themselves in them.

WIll it be enough to get out of the first round -- or beyond?

Does he have a real shot at winning this year's defensive player of the year award?

John Karalis: According to Woj on his new podcast, the 4-6 week timetable for Robert Williams' return may be on the conservative side, and returning sooner than that is a possibility Source: Twitter @John_Karalis What's the buzz on Twitter? John ...

Or could there be more at play here with some perhaps intentionally-vague comments by members of the organization when asked about this topic in recent days?

Can Boston survive without him for a month and change?

The Heat held the Celtics to just 15 points in the fourth quarter en route to an impressive 106-98 victory at TD Garden.

Known for his work as a mentor, it seems the Tennessee product is getting some love from the league for it.

Can Boston weather the storm until his return?

We now know Timelord might be able to return this season -- but will Boston still be playing by then?