With the Celtics effectively taking a year off, Bleacher Report ’s Greg Swartz listed Boston as the top destination for Damian Lillard. Of course, Lillard is also coming off an Achilles tear in the playoffs and is likely to miss most or all of next season.

Gonzalez made his Celtics debut in the Friday win over the Grizzlies as the C’s improved to 1-0 at Las Vegas. The 19-year-old wing swooped in for a put-back layup off a missed 3-pointer on the first possession of the game — he was off from there. Turns out, that play helped him get into the rhythm of the game.

LAS VEGAS — The Celtics opened Las Vegas Summer League play with a 92-78 win over the Grizzlies on Friday. First-round pick Hugo Gonzalez tallied 12 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks, and third-year forward Jordan Walsh had 17 points. Center Charles Bassey, a late addition to the roster, added 14 points and 11 rebounds.

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According several reports, former Celtics guard Marcus Smart could be targeted by the Lakers and Knicks this offseason.

The Celtics opened Summer League play Friday with a 92-78 win over the Grizzlies. They went up big early, and while the Grizzlies came back to make it a game, the C’s finished off the victory to improve to 1-0 at Las Vegas.

While those were two major trades, Boston isn't done. A new report has suggested that Stevens is looking to make another big move. According to a report from ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Celtics are actively trying to trade guard Anfernee Simons. He was acquired in the trade that sent Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Grizzlies rookies Cedric Coward, Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small all missed the game against the Celtics. Coward hasn't been seen with the Grizzlies in Salt Lake City or Las Vegas yet while he continues to get back to full strength from a shoulder injury.

Coming off an NBA title, the Celtics entered last season as the favorite to come out of the East again and defend their title in the NBA Finals. However, disaster struck in the second round when Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles and the Celtics fell to the New York Knicks in six games.