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Boston Celtics adjust roster for 2026-27 NBA season following Jaylen Brown departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Boston Celtics adjust roster for 2026-27 NBA season following Jaylen Brown departure
Summary

The Boston Celtics enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a transformed roster following the departure of forward Jaylen Brown. This marks the first campaign in a decade without Brown on the team. The organization secured additions including Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley to support Jayson Tatum. Analysts are currently evaluating how this new lineup will function compared to last year's squad that finished second in the Eastern Conference. Questions remain regarding the health and availability of the team's key contributors throughout the upcoming schedule. The performance of this group in the postseason remains a primary focus as the season approaches.

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  • •The Celtics begin the 2026-27 season without Jaylen Brown for the first time in ten years.
  • •The team added Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley during the offseason.
  • •Last season the Celtics finished second in the Eastern Conference standings.
  • •The front office and coaching staff are evaluating how new roster additions impact the team's postseason ceiling.
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  • 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics are in a weird place heading into the 2026-27 NBA regular season
What they're saying
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Is a team that finished 2nd in the East with Tatum in place of Brown plus the additions of George, Robinson, and Conley going to be better?

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