Lamar Stevens has agreed to a deal with the Boston Celtics. 

Stevens appeared in 62 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.1 minutes.

The Cavaliers traded Stevens to the San Antonio Spurs as part of the Max Strus sign-and-trade. San Antonio subsequently waived Stevens.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti (@AmericanNumbers) continue their annual tradition of breaking down the over/under lines for the Eastern Conference.

They go through over/unders and other relevant odds for the Pistons (3:44), Hornets (12:01), Wizards (18:11), Magic (24:18), Pacers (28:25), Raptors (33:12), Bulls (37:45), Hawks (43:30), Nets (47:27), Heat (54:01), Cavaliers (58:47), Bucks (1:03:18), Knicks (1:11:21), 76ers (1:19:55) and Celtics (1:29:08).

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Austin Rivers was a guest on The Bill Simmons Podcast and he had a wide-ranging conversation with Simmons about his career, the NBA and basketball in general. When the topic of him being unsigned came up, Rivers admitted he was surprised, but said there are two teams he has his eyes on.

The veteran guard said he'd like to play for the Miami Heat. Rivers noted that if Miami trades for Damian Lillard, they will likely have several roster spots to fill, so he's being patient and watching that situation.

Rivers also said he'd like to play for the Boston Celtics. He noted that he reached out to Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens directly. He said that he and Stevens had a "great talk" and agreed to see where things were at down the line.

On ESPN's NBA Today show, Ramona Shelburne reported that she has also heard Malcolm Brogdon isn't happy with the Boston Celtics. However, Shelburne said it's not being in trade talks that has Brogdon upset.

“I don’t think the bad feelings are over including him in any trade discussions," Shelburne said. "I think a lot of this has to do with what’s going on with his elbow.”

Shelburne said that Brogdon understands the trade process and will handle that professionally. Her understanding is that the veteran guard has concerns on where his elbow is at, and how that has been handled since he was injured in last season's playoffs.

While appearing on The Celtics Beat podcast, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe said the Boston Celtics should start training camp mostly healthy. The one player there is uncertainty around is guard Malcolm Brogdon.

"We’ll see how Malcolm (Brogdon) is. Malcolm’s the one I’m concerned about too, because we’ve heard nothing, and he’s angry with the team," Washburn said. "I don’t think communication between the two sides has been fruitful. He might just say, 'Listen, I’m not getting surgery. I’m just gonna let this heal, and you’ll have to wait for me.' It could be a protest for being on the trade block."

Brogdon suffered a tear in his right elbow during the 2023 playoffs. Surgery wasn't deemed necessary immediately after the season. for the veteran guard. The Celtics indicated Brogdon should be ready for the start of the season.

In June, Boston had agreed to a three-team trade that would have sent Brogdon to the LA Clippers, in a deal where the Celtics would have acquired Kristaps Porzingis. The Clippers backed out due to concerns with Brogdon's health. Boston then reworked the deal and sent Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies instead, while still acquiring Porzingis.

The Boston Celtics and Neemias Queta have agreed to a Two-Way deal.

Queta was recently waived by the Sacramento Kings, who drafted him in the second round in 2021.

Lamar Stevens is drawing interest from the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Both the Celtics and Wolves have one open roster spot.

Stevens averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds for the Cavs last season. 

The Boston Celtics have signed Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 contract. Funk's deal will be non-guaranteed, with the plan for him to join the Maine Celtics of the G League after the preseason.

Funk played in 34 games (33 starts) for Utah State last season. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 13.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Aggies.

Jayson Tatum is already climbing the all-time ranks in several categories for the Boston Celtics. But Tatum knows none of that matters if he doesn't deliver Banner 18 to Boston.

“I would love to be on the Mount Rushmore of Celtics,” Tatum said. “Bird, Russell, Paul Pierce and those guys. They paved the way. The one thing all those guys have is chips. I have to get to the top of the mountain to even be considered as one of those guys. I want to be an all-time great, I want to be known as a winner, and I believe I will be.”

Tatum also said he's happy for Jaylen Brown, and that Brown earned his super max contract extension. The Celtics star also said the young duo know that they will need to be the ones to lead Boston to their next title.

“We talk about it all the time. We are due to get over the hump,” Tatum says, relaying his conversations with Brown. “And it’s going to be well worth it when we do.”

In a wide-ranging interview with The Messenger, Jayson Tatum said he now feels a connection to the city of Boston. That's part of how Tatum sees that he's grown up since arriving in Boston as a 19-year-old.

“Just recently I started to feel the connection with Boston,” Tatum says. “I have spent my adult life here, my son has grown up here, I’ve grown up here. I’ve accomplished so many things. It’s happened so fast, and Boston has played such an intricate part of my life.

“I just feel like I relate more, a lot more in these last two years. At first it was like I live here, but I’m from St. Louis. I’m a St. Louis kid. Now I’m a part of Boston. I really feel a connection with the city and the people of Boston.”

When asked if he hopes to spend his entire career with the Celtics, Tatum was cautious about promising anything. But he reiterated his love for Boston and the Celtics.

“You never know what can happen, but I love playing for the Celtics,” he says. “I figured out my space in the city and have grown to really enjoy it. I love the fans. It would be really hard to leave this place.”