One notable name has emerged from the first round of bids to buy the Celtics last week according to Bill Simmons.

The Philadelphia Eagles are off to the Super Bowl, but team owner Jeffrey Lurie may also have the Boston Celtics on his mind.

The Houston Rockets (30-14) visit the Boston Celtics (32-14) on Monday. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rocket

The Houston Rockets head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 29-14, which puts them in second place in the Western Conference. The Celtics are 31-14, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics will need to play well at home to prevent another deflating loss to a team they should beat on paper.

Derrick White’s tremendous third quarter turned the Celtics into “a different beast” in their win over the Mavericks.

On a team full of star players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White has emerged as one of the key pieces for the Boston Celtics.