What happened
Boston opens its 2026-27 season Tuesday in Detroit after a major offseason shakeup sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia and brought in Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley.
The article says several experts still view the Celtics as a contender, helped by Jayson Tatum’s expected return to form after Achilles recovery and by preseason signs that Mitchell Robinson can fit into the frontcourt plans.
Boston’s rotation still has moving parts, especially in how George, Robinson and the guards fit around Tatum. The opening game should show some early usage clues, but the exact lineup and minute split remain unknown.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: NBA power rankings: Are experts underestimating the 2026-27 Celtics? — Yahoo Sports ↗