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Boston Celtics roster reconstruction and injury risks

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The Boston Celtics have undergone a significant roster reconstruction following the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. ~~Oddsmakers currently favor the Celtics to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, projecting them to achieve 51.5 regular-season victories.~~ To support the new roster, the team has added veteran depth, including the signing of Mitchell Robinson to stabilize the center position and 39-year-old Mike Conley to provide leadership. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens noted that George is expected to play a primary role alongside Jayson Tatum, citing his versatility and intelligence as essential qualities for the team’s strategic direction. However, the acquisition of George has introduced significant uncertainty regarding the team's championship aspirations due to his history of injury concerns. At 36, George has only played more than 60 games in a single season once since 2018-19. Analysts suggest the Celtics' outlook depends heavily on whether George can maintain health and provide the necessary scoring, rebounding, and two-way impact to replace portions of Brown's production, as the roster may lack a proven secondary scoring option if George or Tatum are unavailable.

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