An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.
Writer Nicholas Boonstra analyzes the Boston Celtics' starting lineup uncertainty entering the 2026-27 NBA season under head coach Joe Mazzulla. While Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and new addition Paul George are viewed as core starters when healthy, offseason changes have created multiple options for the remaining spots.
Boonstra argues that lineup flexibility will be Boston's greatest strength to offset the absence of Jaylen Brown. The rotation is expected to frequently feature center pairing Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta alongside Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and younger depth pieces.
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