The rival big man pinpointed the key to beating the Boston Celtics over a seven game playoff series later this year.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing a former rival on the Boston Celtics via the buyout market, according to a report this week.

These Celtics haven’t had the torrid pace of last season’s championship team, but how do they compare around the margins?

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... Orlando Magic and defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. Cleveland is 1-2 versus the Celtics. Last week: No. 4 in rankings. The Celtics are 8-2 ...

Boston already bolstered their own depth at the wing by bringing aboard Torrey Craig after he was waived by the Bulls earlier ...

Dean Wade is currently the only former Kansas State basketball player in the NBA, but he is about to have company. Nae’Qwan ...

The Boston Celtics have one of the most complete rosters ... Colorado State Rams guard Nique Clifford (10) after a play in the first half against the Wyoming Cowboys at Moby Arena.

But any All-Star talent worth his salt needs to play equipped with significant self-confidence if he hopes to succeed in the league at large. More Boston Celtics: Former Chicago Bulls Free Agent ...

However, the absence of the 25-year-old big man won't have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, as he has rarely seen the floor for Boston ... Celtics will resume regular-season play ...

Boston needed a new voice. It seems Brown had no issues filling those shoes, and the Celtics seem to embrace him in that role, too. Both Brown and Tatum will play for Team Shaq during Sunday night ...