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[Phantom255x]

Do you even envision Jayson playing the season? Joe Mazzulla: I have no idea. I never thought about it. The only thing that I care about is that he?s a part of a team and it?s a credit to him. He?s on the bench for every game. He?s on the trips. He?s working out during practice. He is in the film rooms. He?s at shootarounds. That?s how he?s leading, with his presence, and that?s how he?s preparing to come back whenever that is. That?s the only thing that matters. Everything else will take care of itself. But in moments like this when you can stick together and be a team and not distance yourself, that goes a long way and he does a great job of that.
Andscape

I've had friends in the last few days who aren't Celtics fans tell me they think Tatum should come back March or April (assuming no setbacks obviously) because they think the C's with Tatum as constructed can still make a run in THIS East.

I still think it's unlikely given the roster and especially lack of frontcourt, but then I see games like today and a few others like PHI/CLE/ORL and think idk. Yes the losses to BKN and Utah blow but they are usually very competitive in every game even against most legit teams.

And frankly, the East as a whole is very mediocre, and a few teams are inexperienced. I really don't look at any team in the East and think "wow they are just invincible, loaded with talent and we have zero chance against them". If Brad can trade for a center this deadline and then Tatum comes back, who knows.

[Goldstar88]

Michael Scotto: Keon Johnson has been claimed by the Boston Celtics? G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, sources told @hoopshype. Johnson is now fully healthy. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 79 games, including 56 starts, for the Brooklyn Nets last season
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[Silas]

Michael Scotto: Keon Johnson has been claimed by the Boston Celtics? G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, sources told @hoopshype. Johnson is now fully healthy. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 79 games, including 56 starts, for the Brooklyn Nets last season
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Another defensive oriented SG...very athletic although he is pretty skinny and could use some weight and muscle.

[ozgod]

Do you even envision Jayson playing the season? Joe Mazzulla: I have no idea. I never thought about it. The only thing that I care about is that he?s a part of a team and it?s a credit to him. He?s on the bench for every game. He?s on the trips. He?s working out during practice. He is in the film rooms. He?s at shootarounds. That?s how he?s leading, with his presence, and that?s how he?s preparing to come back whenever that is. That?s the only thing that matters. Everything else will take care of itself. But in moments like this when you can stick together and be a team and not distance yourself, that goes a long way and he does a great job of that.
Andscape

I've had friends in the last few days who aren't Celtics fans tell me they think Tatum should come back March or April (assuming no setbacks obviously) because they think the C's with Tatum as constructed can still make a run in THIS East.

I still think it's unlikely given the roster and especially lack of frontcourt, but then I see games like today and a few others like PHI/CLE/ORL and think idk. Yes the losses to BKN and Utah blow but they are usually very competitive in every game even against most legit teams.

And frankly, the East as a whole is very mediocre, and a few teams are inexperienced. I really don't look at any team in the East and think "wow they are just invincible, loaded with talent and we have zero chance against them". If Brad can trade for a center this deadline and then Tatum comes back, who knows.

I think the decision will be driven by the medical consensus on whether it is ok for him to come back, and whether or not he is physically ready for game time, and whether playing will be to his benefit long term. I don't think they're thinking "the East is weak, we could make the finals if we push JT or if he comes back". We are, because we're fans and that's the only thing we think about when it comes to this team, but I think that's the last thing the Celtics brains trust are thinking of as a reason for JT to come back, if he's even ready.

[Vermont Green]

Michael Scotto: Keon Johnson has been claimed by the Boston Celtics? G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, sources told @hoopshype. Johnson is now fully healthy. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 79 games, including 56 starts, for the Brooklyn Nets last season
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Another defensive oriented SG...very athletic although he is pretty skinny and could use some weight and muscle.

I don't remember him.  Sounds like another Jaden Springer type?  NBA athlete but lacks NBA skills?  Worth it as a reclamation project I guess.  Why not?

[Donoghus]

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
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In those last 10 games, the Celtics rank...

3rd in offense (1st in the East)
5th in Net Rating
7th in Effective FG%
2nd in Defensive FG%

The Celtics through 20 games, without Jayson Tatum, have the #4 offense in the NBA.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
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1m
In those last 10 games, the Celtics rank...

3rd in offense (1st in the East)
5th in Net Rating
7th in Effective FG%
2nd in Defensive FG%

The Celtics through 20 games, without Jayson Tatum, have the #4 offense in the NBA.

Tatum's defense has been missed, but so has Al's and Zinger's. If we could get one more rotation big and Tatum back, I feel good about this team being able to compete again soon.

[keevsnick]

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
?
1m
In those last 10 games, the Celtics rank...

3rd in offense (1st in the East)
5th in Net Rating
7th in Effective FG%
2nd in Defensive FG%

The Celtics through 20 games, without Jayson Tatum, have the #4 offense in the NBA.

Tatum's defense has been missed, but so has Al's and Zinger's. If we could get one more rotation big and Tatum back, I feel good about this team being able to compete again soon.

I literally all the Celtics did was replace the backup center (ie Garza) minutes with a decent backup defensive mended big I think they'd be a top 6 seed this year. Right now the defense just gets killed when Queta is not on the floor, which is partially a credit to Queta but also speaks to how back their back up center options have been.

If they'd just retained Kornet they'd be in excellent shape right now....

[Phantom255x]

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
?
1m
In those last 10 games, the Celtics rank...

3rd in offense (1st in the East)
5th in Net Rating
7th in Effective FG%
2nd in Defensive FG%

The Celtics through 20 games, without Jayson Tatum, have the #4 offense in the NBA.

Tatum's defense has been missed, but so has Al's and Zinger's. If we could get one more rotation big and Tatum back, I feel good about this team being able to compete again soon.

I literally all the Celtics did was replace the backup center (ie Garza) minutes with a decent backup defensive mended big I think they'd be a top 6 seed this year. Right now the defense just gets killed when Queta is not on the floor, which is partially a credit to Queta but also speaks to how back their back up center options have been.

If they'd just retained Kornet they'd be in excellent shape right now....

Yeah if they kept 1 of Horford/Kornet they'd be solid actually. I was surprised they lost both of them, thought for sure they'd retain one at least.

In theory though they can absolutely add a backup big or starter this deadline, using Simons + pick(s). I truthfully think Simons' is just an awkward fit here and even the coaches are a bit unsure on how to use him. He doesn't seem destined to be here long. It's not all apples and oranges but it feels like Josh Richardson in 2022, a guy who will get dealt at the deadline for a need and someone who projects here as a long term piece (Derrick White)

[Goldstar88]

Marc Stein: The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is now doubtful (non-COVID illness) for Thursday's game against Washington.
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[Celtics2021]

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
?
1m
In those last 10 games, the Celtics rank...

3rd in offense (1st in the East)
5th in Net Rating
7th in Effective FG%
2nd in Defensive FG%

The Celtics through 20 games, without Jayson Tatum, have the #4 offense in the NBA.

Tatum's defense has been missed, but so has Al's and Zinger's. If we could get one more rotation big and Tatum back, I feel good about this team being able to compete again soon.

I literally all the Celtics did was replace the backup center (ie Garza) minutes with a decent backup defensive mended big I think they'd be a top 6 seed this year. Right now the defense just gets killed when Queta is not on the floor, which is partially a credit to Queta but also speaks to how back their back up center options have been.

If they'd just retained Kornet they'd be in excellent shape right now....

I am glad to have seen Minott get some backup center run the recently.  I think that is a better option than Garza or Tillman.  He can be used like Horford was.  Still would like another true 5 as well, but more Minott is an okay option in the meantime.

[Donoghus]

Marc Stein: The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is now doubtful (non-COVID illness) for Thursday's game against Washington.
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Hopefully just a rest up for the Lakers on Friday and nothing else.