Celtics & Jayson Tatum Get Rough 2026-27 NBA Projections, But They've Dispelled These Before
Due to the Jaylen Brown trade, the Celtics led by Coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum are projected by ESPN to have one of the most disappointing 2026-27 NBA seasons.
The Boston Celtics are expected to have a disappointing 2026-27 NBA season according to ESPN's Summer Forecast. This assessment comes after their star player, Jaylen Brown, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George. ESPN projects the Celtics to finish fifth among teams with the most disappointments, despite Jayson Tatum leading the team and Coach Joe Mazzulla structuring an efficient roster.
The addition of Paul George, who is slightly more efficient in scoring and defense, is seen as a positive change for the Celtics system. Additionally, the Celtics' other young talents, such as Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman, are expected to develop under the guidance of Coach Mazzulla. Despite the preseason predictions, ESPN still sees the Celtics as a top-five team in the Eastern Conference and within the top 10 in the NBA.
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