Brad Stevens has been assigned the responsibility of finding hidden gems and prospects who could flourish with a new opportunity. Enter two intriguing players from the Timberwolves.

In an offseason of change for the Celtics, who dismantled a significant portion their championship-winning roster to avoid the wrath of the NBA’s second apron, no position group has been hit harder than center.

From Lillard’s perspective, joining the Celtics could give him a realistic shot at a title in 2027, depending on how Tatum recovers and how Stevens and Co. piece together the rest of the roster. The 13-year veteran’s deepest playoff run was a trip to the Western Conference finals with Portland in 2019.

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with center Al Horford (42) from the sideline as they take on the New York Knicks during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Celtics’ two free agency signings both hail from the Minnesota Timberwolves — and both are ready to take advantage of a larger opportunity in Boston.

A former National Player of the Year explains his decision to join the Celtics in free agency—his first public comments since signing.

Drew Peterson is moving on from the Celtics and has agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets, per his agents.