The Celtics will hit the road Friday to take on the Pelicans, who are on a four-game losing streak. Boston had split its previous 12 games before a 122-100 home victory against the Bulls on Wednesday.

As the trade deadline approaches, here are five thoughts on where the Celtics are at and where they might improve.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Lee wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 7.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

The Celtics will do so with likely better health than vs. the Bulls, and against a dinged up Pels squad that has lost four games straight. This should be an easy win for Boston --

Brown and company will be joined by the East starters in Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Donovan Mitchell of the Cavs, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, and Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson.

It looks like teams like the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are interested in trading for the Philadelphia 76ers star.

There has been much debate as to what the cause of the Celtics' slump has been, and some feel it is due to how other ball clubs are guarding Boston.

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics played the Houston Rockets (at home). They lost by a score of 114-112. Amen Thompson made the game-winning shot with less

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie may or may not be among those bidding to take control of the Boston Celtics, but right now that's just a high-profile rumor.

Marcus Smart could be on the move again. ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies guard has been the focal point