Celtics players compete for role following Jaylen Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, and Baylor Scheierman are set to compete for playing time with the Boston Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA season. The trio will vie for a significant role following the trade of star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this offseason. Boston will require at least one of these wings to step up in the upcoming campaign. Discussions surrounding their potential contributions have taken place on the 'How Bout Them Celtics!' podcast.
- •Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, and Baylor Scheierman compete for minutes.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Celtics need one player to take on a bigger role.
- •The discussions were featured on a recent podcast episode.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Who plays most for Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, or Baylor Scheierman?
"The trio of Celtics wings will likely be competing with one another for playing time and a significant role.
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