This year's NBA free-agency has already exceeded fans' expectations. A handful of big names have been traded or have signed with different teams. Big names like Jimmy Butler, Paul George and Paul Millsap have headed out west to contend against the Dubs. However, one Western all-star is heading to Bean Town. Gordon Hayward has made a verbal agreement to sign with the Celtics. Hayward was an all-star this past season and was Utah's number one scoring option. What makes the signing of Hayward even more special is that he is reunited with his old coach Brad Stevens. In 2010, Stevens and Hayward led Jimmy Butler to the NCAA Championship but would eventually fall to Duke. Hayward gives the Celtics another scoring option while adding a solid defense at the wing.

The Celtics have made other moves that have bolstered their roster for next season. In this year's draft, Boston selected Jayson Tatum from Duke. In Tatum's Summer League debut he put 21 points, 7 boards and 5 steals to go along with the game winner against Philly. He would go on to improve his scoring in his next game by dropping 23 points. Tatum and his sophomore teammate, Jaylen Brown, should be great bench contributors for Boston this year.

With new additions to their team, Boston had to do some other trade moves. This past week they traded Avery Bradley to the Pistons for Marcus Morris. Bradley was a great defender and improved his offensive game this past season. However, by adding Gordon, the Celtics couldn't afford to keep Bradley. Nonetheless, the Celtics were able to receive a good floor spacer in Marcus Morris.

Boston is putting together a team to size-up against the Cavs, who have been to Finals the past three years. Next season will only tell if their off-season moves were the right ones.