"NBA Players Share Celtics Insights and Buyout Market Buzz"

Xavier Tillman, recently traded to the Boston Celtics, revealed that Marcus Smart, his former teammate in Memphis, told him that Boston is similar to Memphis in terms of the grit and grind mentality. Tillman, who is currently nursing a knee injury, is expected to bring defensive prowess to the Celtics and could potentially be a long-term fit with the team. The Celtics president, Brad Stevens, spoke highly of Tillman's abilities and potential impact on the team.