Murphy is coming off the best individual season of his career, posting 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

If there were ever a time for a media literacy training session, it would be now. As the dog days of summer unfold, new rumors will be popping up every day: Some real, some fake, some surviving in a grey area in between.

Hugo Gonzalez exceeded the expectations of a late first-round pick in his first year with the Celtics. The Spanish wing led all rookies in plus/minus and ranked second on the team in net rating despite being just 20 years old.

Even though very few people outside of the organization are enthused by their trade for Paul George, Boston Celtics officials are enthusiastic about the possibilities they have given themselves following the deal.