Several teams called the Chicago Bulls at the deadline about the availability of Jimmy Butler.

The Boston Celtics were one of the teams to call the Bulls and were rebuffed.

Several teams are expected to try again on trading for Butler in the offseason.

The Orlando Magic are a team that several executive identified as capable of dealing for Butler.

Butler is in the first season of a five-year, $95 million contract that contains a player option after Year 4.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics discussed a Kevin Love trade at the deadline, but talks died when Danny Ainge only offered a low-ball package David Griffin wouldn't consider.

The Cavaliers could revisit a trade of Love in the offseason if they don't win the title.

The Celtics would be the favorites as they have enough assets to make an attractive offer for Love without gutting their team.

The Boston Celtics have had success with players like Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Evan Turner, who have played were given up on by prior teams.

"We look at guys who might have a chip on their shoulder," Brad Stevens says. "That's been a big deal for us. It's something that can be contagious, but it has to be recruited. At this level you have to draft and sign guys who have that attitude. It's hard to create an environment if those guys didn't bring that with them."

The advantage they found is players who came to Boston pissed off. "It's our DNA," Crowder says.

"We got a group of guys that have always been counted out," Thomas adds. "And we play like that."

There are some within the New York Knicks' organization that believe Carmelo Anthony will change his stance on his no-trade clause if they fail to add talent in free agency.

Anthony said as recently as three weeks ago that he has no plans on leaving the Knicks.

The Boston Celtics expressed interest in Anthony before the trade deadline but they were told he had no interest in leaving the Knicks for Boston.

Anthony recently met with Phil Jackson to discuss some issues around the franchise.

The Boston Celtics will sign Coty Clarke to a second 10-day contract.

Clarke has played just over three minutes so far with the Celtics.

Clarke has averaged 16.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25.9 minutes in 40 games this season for the Maine Red Claws of the D-League.

Kevin Durant was asked about the city of Boston ahead of Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

The Celtics will have maximum cap space available to sign Durant but they're considered a longshot.

“I like the city a lot,” said Durant. “It’s cold, but they love sports here. It’s a family atmosphere I feel when I walk around the city, so yeah, I like it a lot.”

Durant hasn't played a game in Boston since Nov. 23, 2012 due to various injuries over the past few seasons.

“It’s been a while, right?” he said. “Before this game, I was hoping everything goes well our last game so I can finally play here.

“It’s been three years since I played here, so I’m really looking forward to it. Some of the best fans in the world, and they definitely support their team, so I’m looking forward to it.”

The Boston Celtics allegedly had Draymond Green in their top-3 going into the 2012 NBA Draft.

The Celtics had Anthony Davis and Jared Sullinger ahead of Green.

Boston selected Sullinger with 21st overall pick and then took Fab Melo with the 22nd overall pick.

Jae Crowder will miss at least two weeks due to a high ankle sprain.

Crowder fell awkwardly to the floor after a fast-break layup in the third quarter of Friday's loss to the Houston Rockets.

"After I talked to [reporters on Friday], [Crowder] went back in and saw the doctor and had developed a little bit of swelling, has a high ankle sprain," Brad Stevens said. "He's going to be out a couple of weeks minimum."

Crowder has started all 66 games for the Celtics this season. He's averaging career bests of 14.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals over 31.9 minutes per game.

The Boston Celtics would like to re-sign Evan Turner in the offseason.

Turner is averaging 10 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and a career-best 44.9 percent shooting in 27 minutes per game.

“As you know I’m a fan of Evan and I think he’s had a really good year,” Danny Ainge said. “I think he’s had a good two years [with the Celtics]. He won a lot of games for us. Down the stretch of games, he’s a good guy to have on your team, he’s a versatile player. He plays multiple positions.”

When asked if he’d like to re-sign Turner, Ainge said: “Yes. We’re big fans of Evan. I think Evan likes us and we like him.”

Jae Crowder suffered a sprained right ankle in the loss to Houston and said it was a “high ankle sprain.”

Danny Ainge told the Globe he doesn’t believe the injury is that serious after Crowder received an MRI on Saturday.