Avery Bradley News

As early as February, Evan Turner had only known one NBA home since being drafted second overall by the Sixers in 2010.

For the Celtics, Evan Turner is a low-risk, high-upside acquisition, a talented free agent who cost them little but could pay off nicely.

Turner, the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, averaged a career-high 17.4 points for the Philadelphia 76ers last season before being traded to the Indiana Pacers at the trade deadline.

Just a few short years ago, Josh Smith was at or near the top of every Celtic's fans wish list.

The Boston Celtics have not been too active in free agency, the only notable signing being the deal to keep Avery Bradley in Boston.

Apr 7, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Wyc Grousbeck, managing partner and co-owner of the Boston Celtics looks on as the Celtics and the Washington Wizards warm up before the start of the game at the TD Garden.

The addition of first-round draft pick Marcus Smart won't save the Boston Celtics from another disappointing season, according to sports writer Matt Langone.

By drafting Oklahoma State standout Marcus Smart with the No. 6 overall pick in June's draft, the Boston Celtics served notice anew that theirs is a franchise in the full throes of rebuilding.

Saturday's edition of "Celtics @ 7" explored a deeper, more balanced Eastern Conference and how the C's fit in.

Coming off one of their worst seasons in franchise history, the Boston Celtics entered this summer with high hopes of a quick turnaround.

Last week, we examined one of Boston's two latest acquisitions, Tyler Zeller. Now, let's take a look at the second part of the trade that saw Danny Ainge put his massive Paul Pierce trade exception to use: Marcus Thorton's expiring contract, from here on out known simply as "Marcus Thornton."

Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger on the bench during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

I've now seen a couple of articles and posts comparing Avery Bradley and Stevenson, which seems like a natural comparison.

Brian Robb has covered the Celtics and the NBA since the 2008-09 season. His work has appeared on NBA.com, CelticsHub.com, ESPN.com, and CBSBoston.com.

Every few weeks, a new Rajon Rondo trade rumor pokes its head up like a zit that needs to be popped, gushing disgusting rhetoric about how he is "tough to coach" and "unpopular among players" all over Twitter .

Jan 21, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James dribbles the ball as Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo defends in the first half at American Airlines Arena.

Apr 2, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith reacts during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Phil Pressey #26 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball in front of Trevor Booker #35 of the Washington Wizards in the first quarter during the game at TD Garden on April 16, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Another day of the NBA offseason has come and gone, and yet another player has received a healthy sum of money.

The Boston Celtics are in a rough spot with their finances this offseason, which may have made their NBA Summer League performance all the more important.