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Brad Stevens talks possible Jayson Tatum return — in a way that might give Celtics fans a little hope
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens on Wednesday was asked about the possibility of star forward Jayson Tatum returning this season. The Celtics have mostly gone out of their way to be vague about the situation, in large part because they just do not know for certain.
Stevens reiterated that point, but also provided an addendum that could offer hope for Celtics fans eager to see the return of Tatum, who remains sidelined indefinitely due to the Achilles injury he suffered last May.
“One of the things that everybody can see is we didn’t apply for a [disabled player exception] this year, which was a conscious decision for a lot of reasons,†Stevens said. “But the reality is he’s not going to be back until he’s 110 percent healthy and he feels good about it, and that’s a big part of it, right?â€
Brad Stevens: Celtics could be trade deadline buyers ‘if it makes sense’
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics are firmly in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Brian Fluharty / Getty Images
BOSTON — Two months before the NBA trade deadline, Brad Stevens said the Boston Celtics are still in the process of evaluating what they have inside their building but could potentially be buyers if they find the right opportunity.
“We will not put a ceiling on this group,” Stevens said after practice Wednesday. “If it makes sense for us to look for things that can help us, we certainly will. But it all has to be within good deals, and it all has to be within the ultimate goal, which is the North Star of retooling so we’re in a position to compete for what we want to compete for (a championship).”
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Forsberg: ‘No ceiling' for C's and more takeaways from Stevens' comments
Brad Stevens talks about his approach to the trade deadline this season
On Wednesday, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed a variety of topics during an impromptu press conference.
Stevens touched on Jayson Tatum's recovery from his Achilles injury, the Celtics' trade deadline approach, Jordan Walsh's development, and more. NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg shared his instant reaction to Stevens' comments during the latest episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast.
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Stevens stated that the Celtics didn't apply for a DPE after Tatum's injury. The DPE allows teams to replace a player who is deemed likely to be out for the season with another player via trade or free agency, providing financial flexibility.
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