Evan Turner predicts 50+ win season for Boston Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Evan Turner expressed optimism for the Boston Celtics during a recent podcast episode. Despite trading star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, Turner believes the team can achieve a successful season, mainly due to Jayson Tatum's leadership and the addition of Mike Conley. He emphasized the importance of a calm, focused approach for the Celtics as they prepare for the upcoming season. Turner anticipates that Paul George will align well with the team's dynamics under Tatum's guidance.
- •Evan Turner sees a potential for 50 wins in the upcoming season.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George.
- •Turner highlighted Jayson Tatum's leadership as key to success.
- •The Celtics added Mike Conley, which Turner believes will help the team.
- •Turner emphasizes the importance of a calm, focused approach for the team.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — A Boston Celtics season with 50+ wins? Evan Turner thinks it is on the table
""I'm going off just Jayson, the game being at Jayson's pace and him controlling it the way he always does," said Turner.
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