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Celtics face lineup changes as Jaylen Brown departs for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:57 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Celtics face lineup changes as Jaylen Brown departs for 2026-27 season

Summary

The Boston Celtics prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season with significant changes, the departure of Jaylen Brown. This is the first season since 2016 without Brown, who was a key contributor to the team's success. In his absence, Jayson Tatum's health will be crucial, as he aims to take on a larger role. Payton Pritchard may see reduced minutes or a bench role as the Celtics consider their starting lineup, which likely includes Tatum, Paul George, and Derrick White. Head coach Joe Mazzulla may opt for a different approach to strengthen roster balance as they seek to replicate last season's strong performance.

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Status Watch

•Jaylen Brown is no longer with the Celtics as of the 2026-27 season.
•Jayson Tatum's injury status is favorable heading into training camp.
•Payton Pritchard's role may shift to a bench position amid roster changes.
•Boston signed Mike Conley to bolster guard depth for the season.
•Head coach Joe Mazzulla may adjust the starting lineup for better balance.

Latest Updates

6:57 AMYahoo Sports — 1 Celtics player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

What they're saying

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The locker room heading into training camp is going to look different for the Boston Celtics, as for the first time since 2016, Jaylen Brown wouldn’t be around. The Celtics are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with the goal of achieving similar success as they did last year, or perhaps even top last season’s 55-win performance without Brown, who […] The post 1 Celtics player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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