Could the Celtics have done better? That seems to be the most common criticism, that they gave up too much, that they "lost" their trade with the Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving. Look, Boston gave up a lot, we can start without disputing that. But if you stop and really consider the parts in this deal I think it looks a lot more reasonable and even is in fact a rare - and in this case certainly improbable - win-win trade. Both sides got what they want at a price they can be happy

How far do you have to go down the Chris Paul Problem rabbit hole before you disappear into an empty void of obviousness? Albert Burneko at Deadspin today tackles the Chris Paul Problem, piggybacking off Jonathan Tjarks addressing Paul at The Ringer yesterday. The too long; didn't read version of the Chris Paul Problem is, to paraphrase Billy Beane: Chris Paul's shit doesn't work in the playoffs. Chris Paul, you see, is one of basketball's greatest point guards. He has consis