What happened
After two preseason games, Boston’s wing group of Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh and Dillon Mitchell has looked like a core part of the way the Celtics want to play, and the group has reportedly taken a step forward. The article also says Mitchell may struggle for
Jayson Tatum has already logged 27 preseason minutes and looked dominant, while Derrick White’s debut started with missed threes and turnovers before he settled in. Payton Pritchard has also looked ready for a larger offensive load in limited exhibition action.
That keeps Boston’s preseason rotation watch focused on how many of those wings can earn regular-season minutes. It also leaves open whether Mitchell can pass the current depth and whether Pritchard’s expanded usage carries over once games count.
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Original reporting: Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are making irrational optimism feel rational — Yahoo Sports ↗