There are a lot of games to look forward to next season, but Celtics-Lakers on December 5 could be must-see TV.

Chisholm's first order of business as new owner was to extend head coach Joe Mazzulla, signing him to a multi-year contract. Mazzulla has been somewhat of a polarizing figure in Beantown. He was heavily criticized for the Celtics' playoff flameout in 2023, but was largely revered for leading the team to a title the following season.

The Golden State Warriors' dynasty is largely considered one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. They dominated the league from 2015-2019, winning 3 title

That landed the Celtics in last place on David Aldridge’s ranking of every NBA team’s offseason for The Athletic. Calling Boston’s situation “bleak,” Aldridge explained that the second apron was a horror for the Celtics to deal with this offseason.

So with the Celtics looking to be somewhere in between the best and the worst of the East, where do we think they will fall?

One specific trade package Siegel mentioned was one from the Toronto Raptors, which sent the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to Boston as part of a deal for White. But the Celtics turned it down.

Paul Pierce said there was an "intense moment" between Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins during a team meeting during the 2008-09 season.

The Boston Celtics have a tough schedule for the 2025 NBA Cup. Or at least that is the point of view of the hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, in a recent episode of their show that came out with the release of the NBA's 2025-26 regular season schedule.