Celtics Notes: Kristaps Porzingis Talks Boston Replacing Him, Joe Mazzulla Prove-It Year, More

Mar 22, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazulla on the sidelines in the second quarter of their game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics have faced tons of uncertainty surrounding what they will do at the big man position, but the latest person to weigh in on their situation is Kristaps Porzingis. The man that Boston is working to replace down low isn't sure who on the roster will step up in his place.

In other news, Celtics head coach, depsite having just signed an extension, sees this as a prove-it season since he still doesn't feel like he has earned the new contract. Although many around the basketball world have already written off the Celtics this season after superstar Jayson Tatum's brutal Achilles tear, their coach isn't quite buying into that notion.

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

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Kristaps Porzingis Calls for Celtics Young Big to Get 'Real Minutes' This Season

Celtics Could Benefit From Tanking This Season, Says NBA Insider

Will New Celtics Owners Build New Arena? Insider Weighs In

Celtics Tweets of the Day:

15.0 PPG
7.4 RPG
1.8 BPG

Neemi's strong showing at #EuroBasket continues🔥 pic.twitter.com/sBpMPM22nP

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, 2025

The Pride of Portugal 🇵🇹🙌

Neemi and @fpbasquetebol are headed to the #EuroBasket Knockout Phase for the first time ever pic.twitter.com/wYa1zIzmMm

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, 2025

On the latest episode of his podcast, Derrick White spoke on what the new season will bring.

He also seemed to operate under the assumption that Al Horford won’t be back for the Celtics:

“It’s definitely gonna be different. It has to be. We lost KP, Jrue, Luke…even, like Al.” pic.twitter.com/jfsJ2Tz52r

— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) September 3, 2025

Boston in Game 6 of the 2008 Finals:

Garnett — 26 PTS | 14 REB | 3 STL
Pierce — 17 PTS | 10 AST | 2 STL
Allen — 26 PTS | 3 STL | 7 3PM
Rondo — 21 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 6 STL

All in to close it out. pic.twitter.com/idFvjJctSG

— CelticsMuse (@CelticsMuse) September 3, 2025

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