The target on Brad Stevens’ back continues to get larger as the Celtics continue to struggle. The play-in tournament looms as the team teeters back toward the .500 mark.
Boston had hope left going into their two-game mini-series against Miami, but after going 0-for-2 in those games then losing to Cleveland the best-case finish for the Celts became the seven seed.
Stevens’ rocky start to the season season fell into midseason rumors regarding him leaving Boston for the open Indiana job. Though Stevens denied the rumors, many still questioned whether or not he will remain with the C’s beyond this season.