The Celtics' approach to the trade deadline has seemingly shifted from what many once thought it would be.
The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away. Entering this season, many thought the Boston Celtics would be sellers before the clock struck 3 p.m. on the East Coast on Feb. 5. After all, gaining flexibility was a priority.
The franchise acted aggressively before the full effects of this more punitive collective bargaining agreement took hold. That decision helped raise Banner 18 to the rafters at TD Garden.