Avery Bradley News

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday that point guard Rajon Rondo was still a long way from returning to the court.

After two days' rest, the Boston Celtics were back at the TD Garden and we all expected this team to be sharp and ready to pounce on the Milwaukee Bucks .

Jeff Green is a skilled offensive player, armed with incredible athleticism that'll break the rewind button on your remote, and advanced hand-eye coordination possessed by only a handful of human beings.

REASON TO SMILE: Jordan Crawford and Avery Bradley share a laugh during the waning moments of the Celtics' 108-100 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks last night at the Garden.

Here are two plays you may have missed Tuesday night in the midst of the reaction from the New York Yankees' signing of Jacoby Ellsbury and a pretty solid night of Big Ten/ACC Challenge college basketball games.

Avery Bradley tossed in a seemingly impossible shot against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, catching the ball on a hop and flipping it over He wasn't showboating, either.

Avery Bradley is most well known for his defense, but tonight, it was something he did on offense that has everyone talking.

The narratives that followed Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett out the door first captured the hoops world's attention.

It's rare to see a promising young player get traded from a playoff team to a rebuilding squad and end up with less playing time on their new team.

After snapping their longest losing streak in over 16 years in the opener of a home-and-home set with the Celtics, the Bucks will try to win consecutive games for the first time this season in Boston on Tuesday night.

The injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks have been a doormat for just about everyone in the first month of the season.

But that was before the Cavs fell flat on their faces in a horrific 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden.

Believe it or not, the Celtics can take over first place in the Atlantic Division tonight by percentage points if they can beat a team that has lost 11 games in a row.

Apr 5, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Avery Bradley fouls Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving during the second half at TD Garden.

They have a plethora of draft picks over the next few seasons, including two first-round picks in a 2014 draft which features a transcendent class of prospects.

For the Boston Celtics to exceed expectations this season, it is going to take some unlikely changes and far-fetched ideas coming true.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Zach Randolph scored 13 points, Tony Allen 12 and Ed Davis had 11 with seven rebounds for the Grizzlies, who posted their fifth consecutive road win after losing two straight home games.

November 4, 2013 - Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley at the FedExForum.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley played only nine games as a member of the Maine Red Claws, but his brief stay in the Pine Tree State is lasting in the memory of fans and his best friend.