Boston’s entire offseason case rests on a single variable nobody can fully control. ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill projected the Celtics at 48-34 and fifth in the Eastern Conference for 2026-27, a notably modest forecast for a franchise that has posted 50 or more wins in five of the last six seasons. His reasoning, laid out on Aug. 25, comes down to one name: “Boston is banking on a full season from Jayson Tatum,” Goodwill wrote, “and hoping Paul George can stay upright and healthy.” A sub-50-win season would be the Celtics’ first since 2020-21, when they went 36-36. That is the gap between where this roster has lived recently and where the league’s own projections now put it.
Philadelphia 76ers
VJ Edgecombe’s Rookie Miracle Now Meets a Crowded 76ers Roster
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LeBron James’s Last Decision: Inside His Move to the 76ers
A 24th Season Begins in a New City LeBron James is starting over, on his own terms. On July 27, 2026, the four-time NBA champion officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending an eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers and opening his 24th NBA season since entering the league … Read more
New York Knicks 2026-27 Season Preview: Title Defense Begins With a Banner and a LeBron Debut
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