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Why the Celtics' smartest trade deadline move will frustrate fans

Perhaps the Celtics will find it best to stand pat between now and the trade deadline.

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The Boston Celtics are defying expectations this season. They're 20-12 and third in the Eastern Conference standings. Boston might even get Jayson Tatum back during the current campaign.

Even if he doesn't return to his level of play from before tearing his Achilles until next year, re-inserting a four-time All-NBA First Team selection into the lineup is the most significant move any franchise will make this season.