The Celtics are on track to enter the postseason behind the Cleveland Cavaliers as the second seed in the East. That puts the defending champs on track to play either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed, currently projected as the Atlanta Hawks or Orlando Magic, depending on how the play-in tournament shakes out.

Recent comments from new Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown caught Brian Windhorst’s attention. Windhorst did an episode of The Hoop Collective podcast on Friday. During one of the segments,

Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics make history on Monday night, becoming the first team in franchise history to go undefeated on a six-game road trip. With NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown out, Tatum and the Celtics were still able to cruise by Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 117-103.

Rookie Celtic Baylor Scheierman relished the spotlight as both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were out Tuesday against the Nets. Scheierman had a career-high 20 points.

The Boston Celtics have been rolling as of late, winners of seven straight games despite missed time from both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum due to injury. Brown was back in the lineup for Wednesday evening’s road demolition of the Phoenix Suns,

Despite being back in the lineup, Brown recently admitted after Boston's win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday that his knee is still not fully healed. Following Saturday’s victory, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about Brown’s status and how the team is managing his injury.

Tatum fell two assists shy of his third triple-double of the season. The post Jayson Tatum shines in return as Celtics’ win streak continues vs. Spurs: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

The Boston Celtics may decide to negotiate a deal to bring in a talented guard from the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason.