It depends what else happens.  I think the trade market is going to be very dry, so if our primary competitors stand pat, then I’ll be a little disappointed, but that also might mean a few better players hit the buyout market for us to use the DPE on, so it could turn out fine.

If, on the other hand, it’s an active trade market but the Celtics are left on the side, I will be highly disappointed.

So right now I’m putting 3, because I think no one’s going to do much, but I’m ready for that to switch to an 8 if my expectations are wrong.

I think it's fine if we don't do anything but then (as in most years) we're gambling on health. If we're healthy, I don't see any reason why we wouldn't be headed back to the Finals, since the roster is essentially the same but slightly better.

6.    I would be disappointed that the Celtics did not upgrade the end of their bench with a player or two to help relieve minutes during the regular season.   

I expect the Celtics to be the "third" team in a bigger trade taking on one contract into the TPE to help a team not have to waive a player.   

Or just a buyout player.

I only react negatively when another team is able to make a deal that would have really helped us and where we could have made a stronger offer.

I'm ok with it. I don't want a move that is for the sake of a move, like taking out a No13 on the rotation for another No14 who won't play anyway. Might as well shuffle deck chairs on the Titanic. The moves that I think would be meaningful for us might be out of our reach anyway. Like I'm not sure how much trading for Nerlens Noel moves the needle for us. It would be an insurance move to cover for Timelord, but other than him being a buyout we would probably have to ship out Gallo's contract. You could argue that Gallo hasn't added any value and if we trade for Noel and he sits the bench we are at a wash anyway. Then again you only care about insurance when you have an accident and need it  Olynyk would add value, but what would we give up to Danny to get him?

Maybe we will get lucky and get some buyout candidates that other teams drop...but I'm not holding my breath. I can't be too critical though, the last deadline we were pretty active, we shipped out Richardson, Schroder and a bunch of also rans for White and Theis. Then in the offseason Brad traded for Malcolm and Danilo and signed Blake. So I can't really say they're not doing anything 

I think it's fine if we don't do anything but then (as in most years) we're gambling on health. If we're healthy, I don't see any reason why we wouldn't be headed back to the Finals, since the roster is essentially the same but slightly better.

During last year's playoff run, the Celtics beat a dysfunctional Nets team, and then two teams with key injuries (Bucks and Heat). Then got beat down by the first healthy/functional team they faced in the playoff in the Finals.

I do agree the Celtics are better with the addition of Brogdon. However, I don't think making a deep run is a given either.

5 disappointed for sure but not mad.