Boston Celtics 2025-26 Preview: Surviving Without Jayson Tatum?

Celtics Veteran Could Be Poised For 'Monster' Season

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Boston Celtics know this season is going to be tough without Jayson Tatum, but they haven’t lost all hope. In fact, there are reasons to believe that 2025-26 could actually be productive, especially for a few stars. Payton Pritchard might be on the verge of a huge season, according to NBA University. They compared his minutes with and without Tatum and saw that he actually does better without the Celtic…

Boston Celtics 2025-26 Preview: Surviving Without Jayson Tatum?

The Boston Celtics face uncertainty heading into the 2025-26 NBA season following Jayson Tatum's injury and significant roster changes. After a strong 61-21 finish last season, Boston has seen three starters leave and has opted for a low-cost offseason strategy, cutting over $300 million from their payroll. This raises questions about their competitiveness as they transition to a new lineup with a focus on developing younger players. The Celtics…

New look, same goal: Celtics face season of change without Tatum

The Boston Celtics will begin the 2025-26 season staring down one simple question: Is it still their time to run the Eastern Conference, or has that window slammed shut? The team finds itself juggling immediate competitiveness with long-term stability, with Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, a roster reshaped by key veteran departures, and a flurry of offseason moves. But despite uncertainty looming, the organization insists its c…