The Celtics may have found a new defensive difference-maker as a young wing steps into a bigger role and takes on top assignments.

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In fact, during a recent sideline interview, Xavier Tillman dubbed Walsh "The King of the Lockdown" due to the stifling defense he's been providing when his number gets called. The former second-round pick has played in 11 games this season, averaging 4.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, shooting 48.8% from the field and 41.2% from deep.

The Celtics could be a team to watch out for in the trade maket, but they don't want to take too much money back.

Is Joe Mazzulla showing us he is an elite head coach with what he is getting out of the Boston Celtics this season? The Celtics downshifted from contention mode this offseason after star Boston forward Jayson Tatum went down injured with an Achilles tendon tear sustained against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals,

Celtics fans aren't happy with Boston's Jayson Tatum injury updates originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Celtics post an official injury report on social media before every game. Jayson Tatum's name has been on there each time this season.

Following its record $6.1 billion sale, this sports-world titan is set to spend more time in Bridgehampton, where he just spent big for a tony home.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Perkins wore only jersey No. 43 and put up 6.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game.