Celtics need paint defense and a reliable 3rd scorer, Queta was great in the regular season but his basketball acumen was tested in the playoffs and you could see why he was picked up off the Kings scrap heap. I don't believe he is of starting caliber but definitely a great back-up.
Brad is a great GM but he hasn't drafted well in recent years, which is why the Celtics depth is lacking right now. Knowing Brad and Boston's cheap owners, I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to cash out on Tatum or Brown to start restocking their assets. This version of the team isn't good enough to contend and they're not marginal moves away from contention. White is probably on the decline just as his contract is getting expensive, 3rd best player with consistent performances is the expectation but not sure he is capable of that anymore. Maybe he just had a down year shooting, I could see White getting sold too. Maybe something wild happens like one of this years lottery players being traded for a blue chip vet like Jaylen Brown and bad contracts coming back to the Cs. I could see the Wizards, Nets, or Heat being interested in trading for a win now player like Brown if they end up with a lotto pick. I'd also be interested in trading Giannis to the Wizards, Nets, or Heat for a lottery pick as the framework of a deal
This post was edited by MildSambal on May 5 2026 12:15pm