The Boston Celtics have endured a significant talent drain since the end of the 2024-25 season. Team president Brad Stevens has traded away veterans Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, while backup big man Luke Kornet has left in free agency, and veteran forward Al Horford’s future remains unclear. Stevens has added Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott and Luka Garza to help balance the roster. However, it’s clear that as things stand, the talent level within Boston’s rotation has taken a dip.
The Celtics are suddenly incredibly thin at the power forward and center positions. There’s limited depth and a lack of proven NBA talent. Minott and Garza are both big swings from the front office, with the hope that they can develop and impress with larger roles than they’ve been afforded since entering the NBA.
In a recent episode of the “Taylor Talks Celtics” podcast, hosts Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the talent drain the Celtics are facing and what that could mean for the upcoming season. They discuss the upside of being a rebuilding or re-tooling team, along with how Boston’s season could look from a wins and losses standpoint.
You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above.
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