Those decisions, coupled with some less-than-inspiring replacements, have many believing that Boston will struggle to remain competitive throughout the 2025-26 season. So much so that ESPN Bet has placed the Over/Under on Boston's record at 43.5 games, making them marginally better than a .500 team.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is making substantial progress in three months after suffering a season-ending tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 26-year-old officially ditched the boot and resumed walking,