Every week, I gather random, leftover thoughts about the Celtics, NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because  I gotta do something to keep me warm. → Anfernee

According to the Stein Line’s Marc Stein, the Knicks are exploring a trade for a two-time NBA champion who was a defensive star with the Boston Celtics for two seasons. “Another concept that keeps coming up: Rumbles that the Knicks have explored pathways to try to acquire Portland's ( Trail Blazers) Jrue Holiday,” Stein reported Monday.

BOSTON (AP) — Jrue Holiday got a champion’s welcome in his return to Boston. The Trail Blazers guard received a big cheer when he was shown on the scoreboard during warmups, another when he was introduced before the game,