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Amari Williams at a Boston Celtics Summer League Practice in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026

Williams showed off some passing skill, Cenac tried to collect another body, and Gonzalez went on a heater to help the Celtics win

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Las Vegas, NV — Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. takes a free throw during a summer league game on July 13, 2026

it's one thing to be drafted, meet a bunch of new teammates, and try to play well, but it's another to do it during a brutal stretch of schedule in the middle of a desert playground

Dillon Mitchell on the floor vs. the Charlotte Hornets at Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2026

The Celtics have won both their summer league games, and the rookies continue to show a few things, but it wasn't all great for Boston

Mar 29, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo González (28) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

The Celtics pulled out a late win over the Toronto Raptors, and there were some nice performances, despite some tough shooting

Hugo Gonzalez at Celtics Summer League practice at UNLV

Summer league is a different animal, which means what you might think you're seeing isn't quite what's happening

Mar 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown watches the game against the Utah Jazz from the bench in street clothes during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Front offices were expecting one thing, but then it didn't happen, and it's changing how a lot of of contracts look

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the second quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Here's a look at where the Celtics roster and salary cap sheet stands, and what we might expect from the team moving forward

Sep 25, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks during a press conference at the Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Stevens was very complimentary of Brown, but said a business decision had to be made because the CBA forced his hand.

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and center Neemias Queta (88) stand on the court late in the second half of their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Queta has fought hard to stay in the league, and has developed into a legitimate starting center who will now sign a big new deal that carries him through his prime

Oct 2, 2023; Boston, Celtics, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens talks during Boston Celtics Media Day. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The sign asks three questions, but after the Brown trade, at least one of them needs to be answered honestly so we can get some clarity on a confusing deal

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Heads are spinning in Boston as fans try to process a confusing and underwhelming return for Jaylen Brown, but it might be part of a bigger plan.

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) shoots a foul shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden

The Celtics are signing Mitchell Robinson to shore up their big man rotation, but that impact how they can pursue other players, how they handle the Jaylen Brown trade, and their future with Neemias Queta

Apr 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) dribbles the ball up court in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

We're still no closer to a resolution in the Jaylen Brown saga, but the Celtics finally made their first move in free agency

May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Duren is involved in a messy contract dispute with the Pistons, and apparently has some interest in joining the Celtics. It won't be easy to make that happen

Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The trade picture keeps getting bleaker, it seems, for the Celtics, which means it's time to cut bait and patch things up with Jaylen Brown

Dec 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after stealing the ball and making the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics will need to make some decisions about Brown pretty soon. Here's a look at the current rumors and where things seem to be headed

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

An eye-popping evaluation of Jaylen Brown has hit the internet, and it makes no sense at all

Jan 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts towards an official during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics don't seem to be overly eager to trade Brown for just anything, which leads us to a potential conundrum, and waiting to see who blinks first

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) walks back to his bench after Minnesota Timberwolves regain the lead late in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

It certainly feels like something drastic happened between Brown and the Boston Celtics in two months since the season ended, but what?

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty seventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Houston forward Chris Cenac Jr. after he was selected by the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Chris Senac Jr. has the potential to be a hit, but chances are he won't help right away. Here's a look at what the Celtics are getting.

Jan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to guard Jaylen Brown (7) on a break in play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

So Giannis is going to Miami, which leaves the Celtics in a little bit of a lurch. Here are a few thought on what that means for Boston.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Miami's pick-rich offer was accepted by the Milwaukee Bucks, raising a question now about the relationship between Jaylen Brown and the Celtics

Oct 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks star seemed to be moving to Miami this weekend, but the Celtics suddenly pivoted and are now reportedly one of the finalists.

Mar 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during warmups before a game against the Washington Wizards at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

There's a lot out there, so let's look at all of them in one place and see what makes the most sense for the Boston Celtics

In the crush of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, we're finally hearing about something the Celtics might be trying to accomplish that actually makes sense

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