Overview
- The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a late‑summer deal that brought Paul George and draft assets to Boston, a transaction reported across outlets on Sept. 23–24.
- Boston followed the trade by signing veteran guard Mike Conley and center Mitchell Robinson to strengthen depth ahead of training camp at the end of September.
- Paul George is projected to be a high‑ceiling, high‑variance addition whose value depends chiefly on staying healthy and available for a meaningful share of the season.
- Media previews expect Derrick White to rebound offensively while remaining a defensive anchor, but several starting and rotation spots — especially at center and the two‑guard — remain unsettled.
- Season forecasts and betting markets show tempered expectations for 2026‑27, with projections of modest regression and questions about fit, cap impact, and fan reaction to the remade roster.