It is safe to say the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, do not need many things right now. They have one of the best rosters in the league and proven Championship experience. Other teams around the league have improved though and are trying to catch up with the Celtics. As a result, it might be smart of them to try and keep a step ahead.

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Although Boston Celtics legend Ray Allen considers Michael Jordan the NBA's GOAT, he points out one area where LeBron James has the edge.

O n this day in Boston Celtics history, big man Travis Knight was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1974. Knight played his college ball with the University of Connecticut Huskies a

Jaden Springer made his debut with his new team in Utah this weekend in the wake of a Celtics ... Boston elect to fill Springer’s void by signing veteran Torrey Craig to a veteran’s minimum deal after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls.

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The NBA champions had a 28-11 advantage in bench points when they beat Denver 110-103 on March 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Boston Celtics are back at TD Garden early Sunday afternoon for a matchup with the New York Knicks to kick off the NBA’s schedule for the day.

The Chicago Bulls enjoyed a golden era in the 1990s, capturing six NBA championships. While Michael Jordan undoubtedly led the charge, another key player received special recognition from Isiah Thomas and Paul Pierce.

After burning the Phoenix Suns in a commanding 127-109 victory on Sunday, the Toronto Raptors will be back on the court for a Tuesday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. The improving Raptors will continue to fight for a late Play-In push. The question is who will be there to aid in that fight.

BOSTON — The Knicks are at a crossroads in Beantown. A loss in Sunday’s matinee, particularly an ugly one, would further the freshly reinforced idea they’re not equipped for the big time. A victory would redirect the narrative and serve as evidence the Knicks aren’t going to roll over against the East’s elite.