NBA Power Rankings: Kobe Bryant Calls It Quits; What’s Next For The Lakers

<p>The Boston Celtics don’t have much, if any, star power, but they do have a flurry of really good, scrappy players. When Brad Stevens is stirring his magic up with this talent, they seem to have just enough to look like a playoff team in the Eastern Conference.</p> <p>Expect a big trade to take place at some point this season, and it’ll include the Celtics. If the Nets continue to play average basketball, and not at a horrible level, look for Boston to begin to open trade talks for that first-round pick.</p>. (9-8). Previous: 15th. Boston Celtics. 14. team. 18