Jrue Holiday spoke for the first time since getting dealt by the Celtics as he detailed how he fits with the Trail Blazers.

Those decisions, coupled with some less-than-inspiring replacements, have many believing that Boston will struggle to remain competitive throughout the 2025-26 season. So much so that ESPN Bet has placed the Over/Under on Boston's record at 43.5 games, making them marginally better than a .500 team.

Mar 23, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) embraces Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) after a game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Celtics likely did Davison a bit of a favor by cutting him now since it allowed him to find a landing spot elsewhere while open roster spots remained available. The former second-round pick was no longer eligible for a two-way contract in Boston (three years is the max with one team),

Boston guard Derrick White humorously recalled finding out about Spurs-Celtics trade from Gregg Popovich in 2022.

According to Jeff Goodman, who was speaking via a recent episode of the "Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast," Boston's best-case scenario for the upcoming campaign is to bottom out and chase a high draft pick while also retooling the roster and preparing for the 2026-27 season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is making substantial progress in three months after suffering a season-ending tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 26-year-old officially ditched the boot and resumed walking,

The Boston Celtics seemingly found the perfect role for Payton Pritchard in 2025, as he scorched the league off the bench on his way to winning Sixth Man of the Year.

During a recent YouTube video from the "A.M. Hoops" channel, the host explored Smart's struggles since leaving Boston, looking into what's caused his injuries, and whether he can bounce back to become the player everybody grew to love during his tenure with the Celtics.