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Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum Replacement, Owner’s Bold Prediction, Roster Breakdown After Offseason

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May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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A team insider broke down the Boston Celtics' options for replacing Jayson Tatum in the rotation, as he is set to miss the entire upcoming season.

Among those listed were newly signed forward Josh Minott and Sam Hauser potentially taking on a bigger role in the rotation as well.

While neither can fill Tatum's big shoes, they can potentially provide a bridge solution until their star gets healthy.

In other news, the Celtics made several deals over the summer, shedding big money from the books while trading away established veterans.

Their roster still boasts some quality talent, although their front-court options are lacking, especially at the center position.

Finally, new owner Bill Chisholm gave an interesting prediction ahead of the upcoming season:

“I think they’re going to surprise some people,” Chisholm said to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe

“I think this is a good team and I think we have a really good coach and a really good president of basketball operations. I think Payton Pritchard said it in an interview, that we’re going to surprise some people, and I think there’s real talent here that hasn’t been fully realized.”

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

How the Celtics’ Summer Trades Reshape Their Second Unit

New Celtics Owner Has Bold Prediction for Upcoming Season

Celtics Legend Takes Massive Shot at Knicks Regarding Playoff Series Win

Who Will Replace Jayson Tatum This Season? Celtics Insider Answers

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NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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