Adam Himmelsbach

The Celtics have marched toward the top of the NBA standings with a strong 9-3 start, making it easy to overlook the fact that they are still without one of their star players.

After taking over as Celtics president of basketball operations in 2021 , Brad Stevens prioritized fortifying the roster with sturdy veterans over adding young talent.

The Celtics were hopeful that Wednesday’s romp against the Nets would help them snap out of a stretch of uneven play. Instead, they battled through 27 lead changes to beat a two-win team.

The Celtics' celebration of their 2024 NBA championship will continue Thursday afternoon when they visit President Joe Biden at the White House, according to White House and Celtics officials.

The most recent Boston team to visit the White House was the 2018 Red Sox, but many players skipped the visit because of then-President Donald Trump's comments about Latin American countries.

He had been increasing the frequency and intensity of individual drills and workouts with assistant coaches, but this session with the team’s G League affiliate was the first sign that he could make his debut soon.

The Cavaliers came to TD Garden on Tuesday night with a 15-0 record that was tied for the second best start in NBA history.

WASHINGTON — When Celtics forward Al Horford won back-to-back national championships at the University of Florida in 2006 and 2007, the celebrations continued with trips to the White House.

WASHINGTON — Celtics assistant general manager Mike Zarren was standing in the White House's East Room on Thursday when he struck up a brief conversation with a US Secret Service agent who happened to be from Massachusetts.

The Celtics presented President Biden with a special No. 46 jersey with their visit to the White House on Thursday.