Updated Oct 20, 2026 · 2:32 PM ET · Edited to restore complete sentences and clarify the summary against the original report.
What happened
Boston’s preseason wins came with bench-heavy units and even G-League help, while Brad Stevens said he wants depth used as an advantage.
The Celtics also begin the season with more health questions than last year, though Jayson Tatum and Mitchell Robinson said they are available for back-to-backs.
That could keep Boston’s rotation flexible early, but the regular-season hierarchy and durability picture remain unsettled.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: What defines success for this year’s Celtics? — Yahoo Sports ↗