Celtics 2025-26, Season Thread

[bucknersrevenge]

Scheierman's option deadline is 10/31
Walsh deadline may have just passed at 5EST (meaning he's picked up for the season) because season's opening night is tomorrow for the TNT games and rosters have to be set befor the season starts. But it could be tomorrow, I am not sure

Walsh could be cut to save space. No decision yet on Baylor either on him getting a 3rd year. These decisions I believe have to be made in the next 12 hours.

Ahh...thank you for the correction.

[Fierce1]

https://www.hoopshype.com/rumors/?topic=593bbaa3-06f5-4574-8d4d-eda805c7dc23

Celtics likely extended Joe Mazzulla for six years?

Terms were not formally announced on Mazzulla's new pact beyond the Celtics terming it a multiyear contract extension, but there is a belief in coaching circles the new deal is a six-year pact, along the lines of the six-year pact that current Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens initially signed to be Boston's coach when he left the college game in July 2013.

marcstein.substack.com

[Riverwalk2021]

Mazzulla is obviously well respected by his players clearly and a good motivator. However, one cannot overlook his teams' meltdowns in 2 of the last 3 playoffs where they were far more talented than the team that bounced them. We saw several late game meltdowns in both series usually as a result of horrible offense (iso ball) > Games 1 and 2 at home in both series against the HEAT and KNICKS really stick out.

[Fierce1]

Mazzulla is obviously well respected by his players clearly and a good motivator. However, one cannot overlook his teams' meltdowns in 2 of the last 3 playoffs where they were far more talented than the team that bounced them. We saw several late game meltdowns in both series usually as a result of horrible offense (iso ball) > Games 1 and 2 at home in both series against the HEAT and KNICKS really stick out.

I think Joe was too lenient on the Jays the last 3 seasons.

But this season that's starting to change.

That's why Joe is pushing for a faster pace.

Clearly without JT Joe is more assertive, he's taking more control of the team.

What happens when JT returns remains to be seen.

[Fierce1]

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[Fierce1]

I think this season will be the start of what JT says will be the 2nd half of his career.
https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2025/09/28/jayson-tatum-injury-will-serve-as-motivation-for-second-half-of-career/86403809007/

If the Jays, Joe, White, PP, and Hugo can win one chip this decade and another in the early 2030s, that would be a huge success for the Jays, Brad, and Joe.

I believe the core of JT, JB, White, PP, and Hugo is a championship core.

[brackdan70]

I think this season will be the start of what JT says will be the 2nd half of his career.
https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2025/09/28/jayson-tatum-injury-will-serve-as-motivation-for-second-half-of-career/86403809007/

If the Jays, Joe, White, PP, and Hugo can win one chip this decade and another in the early 2030s, that would be a huge success for the Jays, Brad, and Joe.

I believe the core of JT, JB, White, PP, and Hugo is a championship core.

Add a legit big to that group and we are ready rumble!!!

[Fierce1]

I think this season will be the start of what JT says will be the 2nd half of his career.
https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2025/09/28/jayson-tatum-injury-will-serve-as-motivation-for-second-half-of-career/86403809007/

If the Jays, Joe, White, PP, and Hugo can win one chip this decade and another in the early 2030s, that would be a huge success for the Jays, Brad, and Joe.

I believe the core of JT, JB, White, PP, and Hugo is a championship core.

Add a legit big to that group and we are ready rumble!!!

Agree.

The 22m TPE might come into play.

[Hal14]

I think this season will be the start of what JT says will be the 2nd half of his career.
https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2025/09/28/jayson-tatum-injury-will-serve-as-motivation-for-second-half-of-career/86403809007/

If the Jays, Joe, White, PP, and Hugo can win one chip this decade and another in the early 2030s, that would be a huge success for the Jays, Brad, and Joe.

I believe the core of JT, JB, White, PP, and Hugo is a championship core.

Add a legit big to that group and we are ready rumble!!!

Agree.

The 22m TPE might come into play.

Maybe next summer. This season Brad and ownership have made it clear that they are trying tor educe payroll - not add to it.

[Fierce1]

Add a legit big to that group and we are ready rumble!!!

Agree.

The 22m TPE might come into play.

Maybe next summer. This season Brad and ownership have made it clear that they are trying tor educe payroll - not add to it.

Yeah, I don't think Brad will use that 22m TPE this season.

[bucknersrevenge]

Brad doesn't work in absolutes too much by design. His general rule is that "it has to make sense". If he finds a deal for an impactful player at the deadline, I think he will pull the trigger regardless. But it has to make sense. I don't think he's guided by saving money so much as making sure that he's maintaining roster flexibility.

[Celts17Pride]

Brad doesn't work in absolutes too much by design. His general rule is that "it has to make sense". If he finds a deal for an impactful player at the deadline, I think he will pull the trigger regardless. But it has to make sense. I don't think he's guided by saving money so much as making sure that he's maintaining roster flexibility.

Celtics won't be making any trade this season that puts them over the 2nd apron, doesn't matter who it is.

[Parliament10]

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https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/84467/jordan-walsh

Contract Notes
2025-26: $200,000 guaranteed, 50% guaranteed Opening Night, fully guaranteed 1/10/26
2026-27: Club Option/non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed 7/20/26 (deadline 6/29/26)

That 50% Guarantee was just added.
It read Fully Guaranteed, before.

[bucknersrevenge]

Brad doesn't work in absolutes too much by design. His general rule is that "it has to make sense". If he finds a deal for an impactful player at the deadline, I think he will pull the trigger regardless. But it has to make sense. I don't think he's guided by saving money so much as making sure that he's maintaining roster flexibility.

Celtics won't be making any trade this season that puts them over the 2nd apron, doesn't matter who it is.

I don't think we know that for sure but we'll likely never find out so it doesn't much matter.

[Joshyjess]

For this season, I think the 2 guy's I'm most excited about are
Derrick White (I really think he's going to be an all-star this year)
Peyton Pritchard. I can't wait to see what he does this year as a starter. Love what I've seen in the pre-season!

The 3 guys I'm the least excited / worried about are:
Simons - I have a feeling it's going to be a roller coaster ride with him - Love him one game, hate him the next
Scheierman - I'm just not a fan, and I think he's going to cause me to lose more hair than I can afford at this point.
Jordan Walsh - Still can't make up my mind on him. Love his hustle, but his control / decision making just leaves a lot to be desired. Will he mature?

It's also going to be interesting to see if Jaylen can pick up his game and step into the Tatum role.
another thing to look forward to is seeing what other guys step forward. My thoughts are that Boucher and Minott will be the two most fun guys to watch as they both step us their games.
Hugo is another guy I can't wait to see what he does. WIll he get real playing time, or just be an end-of-the-bench / Maine - Boston traveller?