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As a result of the cuts, the Celtics’ roster now appears ready to go for the regular season. The team is carrying 14 players on standard contracts, including 12 on fully guaranteed salaries and Jordan Walsh and Neemias Queta on partially guaranteed deals. Additionally, all three of the club’s two-way slots are filled.
The Celtics have bounced back from a three-game losing streak with two straight wins after Wednesday's victory over the Cavs.
To his credit, Mazzulla has been the first to preach the party line, touting the Celtics' ever-changing lineups as a strength that reflects their depth rather than a weakness that exposes the massive talent drain.
Change in expectations; for the first time this decade, the Celtics are not viewed as NBA championship contenders. And, as multiple players teased Monday at media day, a change in play style aimed at maximizing a roster that is not nearly as deep or star-studded as the ones the franchise fielded for the past several seasons.
The Celtics are under the second apron after tearing down their roster this summer. But for Charles Barkley, he doesn't believe that had much to do with the moves Boston made.
The Celtics now have all three of their two-way slots filled, as Harper joins rookies Amari Williams and Max Shulga among that group. Two-way players are limited to 50 games with their parent club, so Harper should get plenty of run in Maine this season while providing additional wing depth for the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics.
The Celtics will exercise their team option on Baylor Scheierman's rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season ahead of Friday's
Rebounding has been a major flaw within the Boston Celtics roster to begin the season. Joe Mazzulla's team ranks 20th in the league for defensive rebounding and 18th for overall rebounding. In multiple games,
On Saturday, the Houston Rockets face off against the Boston Celtics in an important matchup for a Houston team seeking to prove its contendership for this season’s NBA championship.
Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown's injury status for the upcoming game between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets on Nov. 1
Nevertheless, the Celtics must make do with what they're working with. After all, there's no single trade that could suddenly get the team back on track. In truth, it may take a year or two before Mazzulla is coaching a contending-level roster again.
Jaylen Brown has firmly established himself as a key figure on the Boston Celtics' roster. Amidst the team's early-season challenges, Brown addressed the initial struggles with a decisive message.