The Celtics need to get younger and less expensive, so Stevens is likely to use the team's picks in next month’s draft — Nos. 28 and 32 — as assets to lower payroll and boost young talent.

Final All-Rookie First team: Zach Edey (Grizzlies), Castle (Spurs), Wells (Grizzlies), Risacher (Hawks) and Sarr (Wizards). Voter explanation: Started with my top three votes for rookie of the year, ...

Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot ...