Celtics Notes: Free Agent Wants to Sign With Boston, Jaylen Brown Disrespect, Signing Urged

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The uncertainty surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason, especially at the big man position, has another new wrinkle added, as a free agent made his intentions known about signing with the team. After there was reason to believe he would play overseas, there is a desire to stay in North America, and to do so on the parquet.
Additionally, superstar Jaylen Brown has been disrespected in the latest player rankings from an NBA.com insider. The Finals MVP certainly has reason to have been higher on the list, but perhaps his on-court play will do all the talking this season.
Finally, the Celtics are urged to sign a 'wildcard' Jayson Tatum replacement. A key insider believes that a 22-year-old wing has yet to show his truest potential, and it can possibly be brought out in Boston.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
Free Agent Big Man Wants to Sign With Celtics in Shocking Turn of Events
Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Lands Shockingly Low in New Player Rankings
Celtics Urged to Sign 'Wildcard' Jayson Tatum Replacement
Celtics Brutally Disrespected in Latest NBA Power Rankings
Former Celtics All-Defensive Teamer Gets Honest About Guarding Lakers' Kobe Bryant
Celtics Receive Brutal Grade for Offseason Work
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