Gavitt shares his birthday with Boston point guard Dick Dickie. The former NC State player was born in Grant County, Indiana, in 1926, and was taken by Boston 26th in the 1950 NBA draft. He played just one season for the Celtics, averaging 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game with the team.

The NBA world was rocked Thursday morning after Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as p

The arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in the federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling called into question how the NBA is working to protect its players from the dark side of the wagering world. And according to Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, the league has not done enough in that regard.

But the Boston ties do not stop with the Billups connection, with Cs alum Terry Rozier also caught up in the FBI sting for sharing information about an early exit with a gambling ring. On top of that,

The Boston Celtics guard held power in passing contestants to the next round of auditions for the comedy rap competition.

Jaylen Brown has always been a leader. But this season, the Celtics star is taking that responsibility to a new level, writes Chris Forsberg.

The Boston Celtics released their injury report for their season opener against Philadelphia. Find out who is available for Boston.

"To have Thibs here at our practice and explaining some of the things that he saw to help them beat us only helps ... us get better," said Brown.