Would it make sense to trade one of the Celtics core players for a reunion with Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III? And does the front office value cap space enough to send out Simons with a draft pick to get below the tax line to reset the NBA's punitive repeater tax?

The Celtics continue to be in various trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, and they’ve been mostly linked to big men across the league. That’s no surprise considering the C’s could use another capable big man amid a solid start to the season.

The Indiana Pacers announced that guard Andrew Nembhard will play in Monday night's game against the Boston Celtics after being listed as questionable, dealing

The Indiana Pacers have won three straight games for the first time this season. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, including the decisive 7-foot bank shot with 6.1 seconds remaining in the Pacers' 98-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Robert Williams III is in the final year of his contract as it's looking more and more likely the Trail Blazers will move him at the trade deadline.

Preview the Boston Celtics' NBA matchup with Indiana, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Boston Celtics just lost an ugly game to the worst team in the NBA. The Celtics dropped a road game to the 9-31 Indiana Pacers at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse to start their current road trip. And while they did not have Jayson Tatum as per usual, the absence of Jaylen Brown did not help Boston weather the Pacers' best shot.

The Celtics are reportedly one of 3 Eastern Conference teams showing interest in adding a Mavericks big man via trade.

The Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacers Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.