The Celtics built a double-digit lead early and held onto it throughout most of the second half en route to a 125-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Celtics lead NBA this season in surprising defensive stat despite rough start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The opened up the season 0-3, with fans losing hope already.

In his second career start, Minott finished with 11 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in Boston's 125-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Jared McCain is working on making his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup. On Thursday, there were two positive developments regarding the young standout guard. For starters, the Sixers reportedly exercised the third-year option for the sophomore sharpshooter.

Josh Minott felt like he was everywhere as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, and it appears Boston might've found something in the wing.

Looking back at what came of their draft night decisions in the '17 NBA Draft, it is likely safe to say that the Lakers would like to have a mulligan.

The Boston Celtics have picked up the $2.74 million third-year option on Baylor Scheierman's contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. That decision will keep Scheierman under contract until the end of the 2026-27 season.

It is not uncommon for players and the media to disagree over what they witness in the NBA night to night, and when it comes to NBA podcaster Bill Simmons, Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett took issue with Simmons' claims that fellow Hall of Famer and Celtics alum Shaquille O'Neal was a lazy star who played out of shape for most of his career in the league.