For fans still irate that the Celtics not only traded Jaylen Brown, but dealt him to the Atlantic Division-rival 76ers, consider what 36-year-old Paul George did in that series when matched up against the former Celtics guard.

George, who will don No. 13 now for the Celtics following the offseason blockbuster trade, averaged 17.4 points per game over the final three games of the series -- all 76ers wins as they rallied past No. 2 Boston for the first-round victory. Not only that, but George shot 47.5 percent from the floor (19 of 40) and 52.1 percent from 3-point range (12 of 23) over the final three games of the series.

If you were in charge of the Celtics, which would you rather have?

Do you think there is any truth to the Steph Curry to Boston rumors?

Boston got their big man at the trade deadline, a move that I really like. How do you think he'll fit with the team?

We're four days away from the league's trade deadline. 

Brooklyn and Boston have been overheard in league circles about possibly working a deal ahead of Feb. 5. 

The Boston Celtics were forced to play without All-Star starter Jaylen Brown on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings because of left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion.

Payton Pritchard stepped up in a big way in the first half, scoring 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range. He added eight assists in the half.

The Boston Celtics are scheduled for a game against the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. The Celtics could be without one of their better post players.

Neemias Queta, a 7-foot, 248-pound center, is listed as questionable due to a non-COVID-19 illness.