Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens provided insight into the team's plans for the trade deadline this season.

But much can also be attributed to the coaching of head coach Joe Mazzulla, who has his team playing an especially physical brand of basketball on both ends of the court. Mazzulla opened up about that dynamic after a recent Celtics practice, saying "it's a non-negotiable."

A recent in-depth profile on Boston Celtics’ new lead owner Bill Chisholm contained an intriguing detail about the team’s past trade pursuits. Published in The Boston Globe, the piece by veteran beat writer Adam Himmelsbach explored Chisholm’s journey to acquiring the franchise and his deep-rooted passion for the organization.

Dr. Ed Lacerte, who served as the Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Celtics for 30 years, is currently battling acute monocytic leukemia, the team said Monday.

With the Celtics unexpected success to start the season, general manager Brad Stevens hints to potential making a move at the trade deadline.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, wore only jersey Nos. 45 and 9 and put up 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

Al Horford got a positive injury update as he’s battled a back issue to open the season. Horford has missed the past four games due to right sciatic nerve irritation, but it sounds like he’s close to returning to the court. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Horford is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Suns, but he’s trending up.

As the trade window opens, Boston’s strong start has clarified how the Celtics could approach the center market moving forward.

And for today's article, we will continue with the 11th of 13 people to wear the No. 45, Boston guard alum Kadeem Allen. After ending his college career at Arizona, Allen was picked up with the 53rd overall selection of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Celtics.