Celtics news: Why Brian Windhorst is still high on Boston even after Jaylen Brown trade
While one analyst questioned the Boston Celtics trading for Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst sees the bright side for the most-storied franchise. As the dust settles from the Celtics’ blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, he’s giving Boston the benefit of the doubt. […] The post Celtics news: Why Brian Windhorst is…
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst remains optimistic about the Boston Celtics despite trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George. While one analyst questioned the deal, Windhorst sees potential in the storied franchise. He believes the Celtics will finish in the top half of a competitive Eastern Conference and could even win fewer but still significant games.
Windhorst attributes this success to head coach Joe Mazzulla's relentless determination and the team's desire to prove everyone wrong. However, he does not share ESPN's ranking of the Celtics as the third-best team for the future, suggesting it may be an overestimation. The absence of Jaylen Brown, a key player for the Celtics for the past decade, will undoubtedly be a significant storyline for the 2026-27 season.
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