Celtics 2025-26, Season Thread

[Fierce1]

To be fair, I believe there are only 3 players that played for the Celtics when they were 20 years old or younger.

It's Tatum, Walsh, and Hugo.

UM Probably going to have pie on face but wasn't Brown 19?

Drafted at the age of 19, but when the season started, JB was already 20 years old.

[Bleedsgreen]

To be fair, I believe there are only 3 players that played for the Celtics when they were 20 years old or younger.

It's Tatum, Walsh, and Hugo.

UM Probably going to have pie on face but wasn't Brown 19?

Drafted at the age of 19, but when the season started, JB was already 20 years old.

Still played 20 year old
Though Not much until playoffs.

[Fierce1]

UM Probably going to have pie on face but wasn't Brown 19?

Drafted at the age of 19, but when the season started, JB was already 20 years old.

Still played 20 year old
Though Not much until playoffs.

Yeah, if it's 20 years old then JB is part of that list.

If it's 19 years old then only JT, Walsh, and Hugo.

[zoyathedestroya]

James Young, JD Davison, and Romeo Langford were also drafted before they turned 20 yo and played for the Celtics at age 20 or younger.

[jmr07019]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

[Fierce1]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

Tatum may not be at the level he was pre-injury, but Jaylen Brown is having an MVP season.

The east is also so bad.

And Claxton and Zubac are not the only available Centers on the market.

So this is not a bridge year.

[jmr07019]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

Tatum may not be at the level he was pre-injury, but Jaylen Brown is having an MVP season.

The east is also so bad.

And Claxton and Zubac are not the only available Centers on the market.

So this is not a bridge year.

25% of the salary cap is sitting on the bench currently. Call it whatever you want. It is an important factor to acknowledge.

JB may have stepped up to the MVP level but White isn't really good enough to be a #2 on a title team and Pritchard isn't good enough to be a #3. Without Tatum being at minimum the second best player on the team the Celtics won't have enough top end talent to win the title.

Celtics don't have to pick from extremes. It doesn't need to be trade picks for vets or tank. They can let some of the young guys gain experience, let Tatum recover and explore the trade market for a deal that makes sense. If none presents itself that's fine. Let's not say **** it throw in an extra pick just to get the deal done. Take Zubac for example. I would be willing to part with 1 first and the 2 seconds but if it's 2 firsts and 2 seconds I would say no. It is time to be patient and prudent and neither Zubac or Claxton is worth spending a lot of assets on.

Also I've heard "the east sucks" for 20 straight years. I'm willing to bet we hear it next year too. And the year after that.

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[Parliament10]

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Brown, at 6th. Think he gets in as a Starter?
Unfortunately, no Derrick White or Payton Pritchard on that list.

[tfribs45]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

Tatum may not be at the level he was pre-injury, but Jaylen Brown is having an MVP season.

The east is also so bad.

And Claxton and Zubac are not the only available Centers on the market.

So this is not a bridge year.

25% of the salary cap is sitting on the bench currently. Call it whatever you want. It is an important factor to acknowledge.

JB may have stepped up to the MVP level but White isn't really good enough to be a #2 on a title team and Pritchard isn't good enough to be a #3. Without Tatum being at minimum the second best player on the team the Celtics won't have enough top end talent to win the title.

Celtics don't have to pick from extremes. It doesn't need to be trade picks for vets or tank. They can let some of the young guys gain experience, let Tatum recover and explore the trade market for a deal that makes sense. If none presents itself that's fine. Let's not say **** it throw in an extra pick just to get the deal done. Take Zubac for example. I would be willing to part with 1 first and the 2 seconds but if it's 2 firsts and 2 seconds I would say no. It is time to be patient and prudent and neither Zubac or Claxton is worth spending a lot of assets on.

Also I've heard "the east sucks" for 20 straight years. I'm willing to bet we hear it next year too. And the year after that.

this roster is 3rd in the East and will most def improve through the trade deadline / buyout market, not to mention a certain Allstar itching to come back. I wouldn't call this a bridge year, C's can easily improve their roster and the youngsters are def stepping up. Will be interesting to see how far they can go.....

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[ryan in Maine]

We're gonna be so friggin' good when JT gets back.

[brackdan70]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

I generally agree with this.
Garza is playing well and Simons is playing well. A trade that makes us better now and going forward would work for me but no need to do anything rash.
Definitely don’t add another wing that takes PT away from Walsh, Hugo, Minott.
Adding a solid big is fine though.

[darrendaye]

Is anyone else content with not making a trade to improve the roster? Don't get me wrong I would love to improve the roster but it is still somewhat of a bridge year and I don't want to force things or make short sighted decisions. Tatum it appears will be coming back at some point but he won't be at the level he was pre injury. I am happy to watch guys like Hugo, Walsh, Queta keep getting playing time and seeing how much they can improve. Let JT ease back into NBA playing time without too much pressure.

If we can get Claxton or Zubac for a relatively low price (i.e. Simons, Boston 2026 1st, 2026 Pels 2nd, 2026 Bucks 2nd) great but not interested in a bidding war.

I generally agree with this.
Garza is playing well and Simons is playing well. A trade that makes us better now and going forward would work for me but no need to do anything rash.
Definitely don’t add another wing that takes PT away from Walsh, Hugo, Minott.
Adding a solid big is fine though.

I'm mostly ok with no move. A little irked if they can't find SOMETHING for Boucher who I still think can contribute to a playoff team. My preference is to cash out on one of Simons, Minott or Hauser to free up a bit more time for the young "power" wings. Simons in a TPE swap situation is my best case scenario (KP 22mm TPE for Simons' 27mm with expiration further out). Conflicted about trading for a non-stretch 5 without having a Queta out trade in hand too.

[Fierce1]

More or less 4 weeks to know for sure if Brad makes a move or not.

My money is on Brad making a move.

[redslastlaugh]

More or less 4 weeks to know for sure if Brad makes a move or not.

My money is on Brad making a move.

If he does, I hope we don't burn any picks just to save money. If we are sending out picks, I hope we're getting a player who contributes to the Celtics for multiple years to come.

Still bothers me that we had KP, an all star, and traded him for Niang and then traded two second rounders to dump Niang; and we had Jrue, an allstar, and traded him for Simons and now may end up trading more draft capital or to dump Simons... lets be smart about our assets!

[Fierce1]

More or less 4 weeks to know for sure if Brad makes a move or not.

My money is on Brad making a move.

If he does, I hope we don't burn any picks just to save money. If we are sending out picks, I hope we're getting a player who contributes to the Celtics for multiple years to come.

Still bothers me that we had KP, an all star, and traded him for Niang and then traded two second rounders to dump Niang; and we had Jrue, an allstar, and traded him for Simons and now may end up trading more draft capital or to dump Simons... lets be smart about our assets!

I wouldn't mind a future 1st round pick for Day'Ron Sharpe, using part of the 22m KP TPE.

Cs keep everyone, maybe except Boucher, and just add Sharpe.

There are a number of options for Brad if Brad is willing to give up a pick or picks.

[Shak_Celts]

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Brown, at 6th. Think he gets in as a Starter?
Unfortunately, no Derrick White or Payton Pritchard on that list.

Are yall not voting, I can’t get everybody on by myself?! Queta and Walsh should be on there with the way I’m voting!! Any of you voting for anyone on another team is no longer a fan, unless it’s for the West, I HAVE SPOKEN!

[keevsnick1]

Jaylen Brown's 30 point streak ended last night, but he's still hit 30+ points in 12 of his last 14 games and in the two games he didn't he had 10+ assists.

Basically either Jaylen drops 30 on you or you send extra guys at him and he carves you up passing.

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