Boston Celtics aim for Eastern Conference top seed in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Boston Celtics are in contention for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season. Their roster improvements, including the addition of Mitchell Robinson and Paul George, position them against strong competition from the defending champion New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and other notable teams. The Celtics made their roster changes after trading Jaylen Brown, and analysts highlight the increasing talent pool in the East. Commentary on the Celtics' prospects can be heard on 98.5 The Sports Hub's 'Zolak and Bertrand' show.
- •Celtics replaced Jaylen Brown with Jayson Tatum for full season.
- •Mitchell Robinson and Paul George added to the roster.
- •Major contenders include Knicks, 76ers, Raptors, and Cavaliers.
- •Discussion on Celtics' potential finish featured on local radio.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Can Boston Celtics finish 2026-27 NBA regular season with East No. 1 seed?
"They have not faced this much high-end competition for some time.
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