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Celtics Face Tough Season Amid Roster Shake-Up
10/18/2025
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Story summary
- The Boston Celtics enter a challenging season after major roster changes, following a 61-21 record last season and a playoff exit.
- They lost Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis due to NBA tax rules.
- Jayson Tatum is sidelined with an Achilles injury.
- Payton Pritchard must step up offensively after winning the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.
- Analysts have suggested acquiring Ben Simmons to boost defense and provide lineup flexibility.
