The Boston Celtics pull off an aggressive deal for Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. in this NBA mock trade.

The Boston Celtics just lost an ugly game to the worst team in the NBA. The Celtics dropped a road game to the 9-31 Indiana Pacers at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse to start their current road trip. And while they did not have Jayson Tatum as per usual, the absence of Jaylen Brown did not help Boston weather the Pacers' best shot.

But Boston has since charged back to the top of the East standings, rising as high as No. 2 in their conference under the leadership of star forward Jaylen Brown, the returning vets, and the growth of the Celtics' youth movement. Is winning the conference actually on the table?

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has picked up a lofty fine after making comments about the officiating in Saturday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

With Boston now sitting as the No. 2 seed in the East and the return of Jayson Tatum on the horizon, this is no gap year in Boston — they could be a legitimate threat to come out of the East — and with that they are looking to add a big man, reports our own Chris Mannix.

Celtics predicted to land Duke star to join Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in 2026 NBA Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Celtics are already looking like a formidable team this season even without Jayson Tatum having played a game yet.

To get a better view than just the media perspective, "Havlicek Stole the Pod" linked up with Richard White, Boston sports fan, and father to Derrick.

The Celtics continue to be linked to big men on the trade market, though the price tag is always the big question mark.