Overview
- Brad Stevens, who spoke to reporters Tuesday in Boston, said he is not seeking other jobs and is happy leading the Celtics’ front office.
- His stance came after North Carolina hired former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, closing a rumored college path for the ex-Butler coach.
- Media reports have also tied him to NBA front-office openings, including interest from Dallas, which he dismissed by saying he is not looking to leave.
- The Celtics are two wins from clinching the East’s No. 2 seed, and Stevens stressed a one-game focus and said he will not put a ceiling on the team.
- He praised Joe Mazzulla’s staff chemistry and pointed to Jaylen Brown’s leap and Jayson Tatum’s March 6 return as fuel for the late-season surge.