The Celtics are still riding high in the Eastern Conference, winning eight of their last ten games even after falling to the Nuggets on Wednesday night. There have been some interesting playing time decisions for that stretch with Boston’s bench, so let’s examine that situation along with some trade questions and more in this week’s mailbag.

NBA trade rumors are ratcheting up as the deadline looms one month away, and teams like the Celtics and Warriors must make decisions.

The Clippers are in control with a 84-68 lead over Brooklyn, as John Collins helps set the tone with a vicious slam. James Harden leads all scores with 29 points (9-12 FG, 8-8 FT), while no other player on either side exceeds 13.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors NBA game from January 9, 2026 on ESPN.

On Wednesday, an intense matchup is going to take place between the NBA’s most promising team. Yes, that’s correct, the Boston Celtics are going to cl.

The Celtics reportedly have expressed interest in at least one notable big man ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The NBA regular season is nearing the midway point — some teams will start hitting the 41-game mark, the halfway mark of the 82-game slate, this weekend — and surprise stories have emerged in many cases, some good, some bad. The Celtics are surely on the good side of that list.

There is less than one month remaining for the NBA trade deadline and the rumor mill around the league is starting to heat up. Trae Young’s agents are reportedly working with the Hawks to find a new home for the star guard while other rumblings continue to swirl around other bigger names on the market.