Cavaliers (0-2) at Celtics (1-1) Preseason Game #3 10/12/25

[Vermont Green]

i like minott, as i have stated above. but watching highlight videos shows me that he is talented, but he is still rather thin to push and bump other teams' centers and pf. i think after a season of weights and building up his muscle he will be much stronger.

that, unfortunately, does not help the celtics this year. 

He will be 23 in November.  Still some opportunity to "fill out" but at 23, you are most of the way through your natural growth.  You can still add bulk through weights.  I am not too worried about whether Minott helps this year.  BOS has a team option for next season.  I am fine if this season is about bulking up and finding a role.  It is more about whether he can develop into a player that can help in 2026-27 when Tatum is back.

He has a nearly 7' wingspan.  He is 6'-8".  I don't expect he is going to bulk up all that much.  But I think he can be a useful player nonetheless.  He has about the same length dimensions as Jarred Vanderbilt, but is only 205 lbs vs 215 lbs.  I think Minott is quicker and more skilled than Vanderbilt.  Vanderbilt can give a good team 20 useful minutes off the bench.  I would take that from Minott for 2026-27.

[Phantom255x]

If they can identify a few key bench/fringe-starter pieces over the next year (guys like Minott, Boucher, Hugo, etc.) for the "next core" and then flip Simons + pick(s) for a PF/C while Tatum returns 2027, that'd set us up wonderfully for beyond 2026.

For now, still think a tank of sorts for a lottery pick is the best way to go.

I do like the idea of White, Jaylen, Tatum, Pritchard, PF/C and then a bench group with guys like Hauser, Hugo, Minott, Boucher beyond this upcoming season. Idk who they target with center but I'll trust Brad. It's definitely not Queta/Tillman long term. I guess Queta can still be a solid 3rd big. Boucher is a solid PF, but need an actual solid center long term after losing all of Horford/Kornet/KP

[Neurotic Guy]

If they can identify a few key bench/fringe-starter pieces over the next year (guys like Minott, Boucher, Hugo, etc.) for the "next core" and then flip Simons + pick(s) for a PF/C while Tatum returns 2027, that'd set us up wonderfully for beyond 2026.

For now, still think a tank of sorts for a lottery pick is the best way to go.

I do like the idea of White, Jaylen, Tatum, Pritchard, PF/C and then a bench group with guys like Hauser, Hugo, Minott, Boucher beyond this upcoming season. Idk who they target with center but I'll trust Brad. It's definitely not Queta/Tillman long term. I guess Queta can still be a solid 3rd big. Boucher is a solid PF, but need an actual solid center long term after losing all of Horford/Kornet/KP

The way this year may play out without JT, we could see JB, DW, and PP at maximum value. All three should up their scoring averages and have more opportunity to display their talent and leadership skills.  I think there is too much talent on this team to think that, barring injury, they?ll be bad enough to tank.

By the deadline, Brads head could be whirling with various thoughts of possible options for next years Big Four.

[slamtheking]

If they can identify a few key bench/fringe-starter pieces over the next year (guys like Minott, Boucher, Hugo, etc.) for the "next core" and then flip Simons + pick(s) for a PF/C while Tatum returns 2027, that'd set us up wonderfully for beyond 2026.

For now, still think a tank of sorts for a lottery pick is the best way to go.

I do like the idea of White, Jaylen, Tatum, Pritchard, PF/C and then a bench group with guys like Hauser, Hugo, Minott, Boucher beyond this upcoming season. Idk who they target with center but I'll trust Brad. It's definitely not Queta/Tillman long term. I guess Queta can still be a solid 3rd big. Boucher is a solid PF, but need an actual solid center long term after losing all of Horford/Kornet/KP

The way this year may play out without JT, we could see JB, DW, and PP at maximum value. All three should up their scoring averages and have more opportunity to display their talent and leadership skills.  I think there is too much talent on this team to think that, barring injury, they?ll be bad enough to tank.

By the deadline, Brads head could be whirling with various thoughts of possible options for next years Big Four.

there's not enough talent on this team not to tank.  having those 3 on offense, in addition to Hauser and Simons while we still have him, should provide a pretty good offense this year but only JB and
White are plus defenders out of the scoring group.  Our bigs are horrid.  They will not be able to make up for bad defenders on the perimeter and they are showing so far that the concerns with the team's ability to defend the paint/rim as well as rebound (especially rebound) is epically woeful and will be this team's primary downfall. 

[Neurotic Guy]

If they can identify a few key bench/fringe-starter pieces over the next year (guys like Minott, Boucher, Hugo, etc.) for the "next core" and then flip Simons + pick(s) for a PF/C while Tatum returns 2027, that'd set us up wonderfully for beyond 2026.

For now, still think a tank of sorts for a lottery pick is the best way to go.

I do like the idea of White, Jaylen, Tatum, Pritchard, PF/C and then a bench group with guys like Hauser, Hugo, Minott, Boucher beyond this upcoming season. Idk who they target with center but I'll trust Brad. It's definitely not Queta/Tillman long term. I guess Queta can still be a solid 3rd big. Boucher is a solid PF, but need an actual solid center long term after losing all of Horford/Kornet/KP

The way this year may play out without JT, we could see JB, DW, and PP at maximum value. All three should up their scoring averages and have more opportunity to display their talent and leadership skills.  I think there is too much talent on this team to think that, barring injury, they?ll be bad enough to tank.

By the deadline, Brads head could be whirling with various thoughts of possible options for next years Big Four.

there's not enough talent on this team not to tank.  having those 3 on offense, in addition to Hauser and Simons while we still have him, should provide a pretty good offense this year but only JB and
White are plus defenders out of the scoring group.  Our bigs are horrid.  They will not be able to make up for bad defenders on the perimeter and they are showing so far that the concerns with the team's ability to defend the paint/rim as well as rebound (especially rebound) is epically woeful and will be this team's primary downfall.

Hah! Well I wouldn?t bet on me being correct but I think this is a .500 team in the East.  Hope you are correct - would love the value of a lottery pick.