What a difference a year makes. 12 months ago, it seamed to be a near certainty that the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics would clash in the 2025 NBA Fi

Does it make sense for Boston to be buyers this season with an NBA title almost certainly not in the cards even if Tatum makes it back on the court?

Follow along with the best of a five-game night in the NBA, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown facing off in Pistons-Celtics.

As the trade window opens, Boston’s strong start has clarified how the Celtics could approach the center market moving forward.

Following his first three-game losing streak in two years, Jaylen Brown reiterated a belief he had stated several times before. This was in late October, after a frustrating road loss to the Detroit Pistons. At 0-3, Brown and the Boston Celtics were in an unfamiliar situation. He still wanted to give his young team time.

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has the tools to be an elite 3-and-D player. Or at least that is the point of view of NBC Sports analyst and former NBA player Robbie Hummel, who weighed in on the Celtics wing the day that Boston lost to the Detroit Pistons 112-105 at TD Garden on Monday (Dec. 15) night.

The NBA schedule on December 15 delivered a busy night filled with close finishes, big performances, and costly mistakes. Some teams stepped up when it mattered most, while others let wins slip away late.