WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. population is projected to grow by 15 million in 30 years, a smaller estimate than in previous years, due to President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies and an expected lower fertility rate, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday.

The Celtics continue to win, but a familiar trade idea raises questions about timing and continuity ahead of the February deadline.

While Anfernee Simons has been in trade rumors ever since he arrived in Boston, his recent play could change the equation.

The Boston Celtics star is fueling romance rumors with R&B singer Victoria Monét following the Celtics' game on Saturday (Jan. 3) against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Grammy-winning singer supported the Celtics' small forward -- who dropped 50 points -- during the Celtics' 146-115 win over the Clippers when she sat courtside during the game.

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, could the Celtics make a surprising frontcourt move to boost their playoff push and lead the Eastern Conference?

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Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson is December’s Coach of the Month in the Western Conference, while Joe Mazzulla of the Celtics is the Eastern Conference recipient of the award, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).