**2025-26 Official Boston Celtics No Tatum No Problem Thread**

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-23-2025, 05:47 AM

As I create this thread, the OKC Thunder are the defending champions and Tatum will likely miss the entire regular season next year.

Nomad · 06-23-2025, 10:39 AM

I feel for you. Silver lining, you invested in Pritchard/Nesmith and are sitting on some nice cards for one of the team's leaders in the upcoming season. And have a whole playoffs to prove you solid. Personally as a fan, I look forward to that potential Pacers/Celts ECF matchup.

Might just keep me watching basketball.

kipgen · 06-23-2025, 04:25 PM

Best case scenario for the Celtics this year is they ride it out with the skeleton crew, tank for a year, get a top four pick in the lotto, run it back with healthy Tatum + their shiny new star rookie

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-23-2025, 04:42 PM

Isn't there a thought that Tatum may be ready for the playoffs next year?

Worst case, they coast to a mid-seed and obliterate the East in the playoffs.

Nomad · 06-23-2025, 04:44 PM

They don't do that because you can't just magically start gearing up to Finals shape in mid-April.

Delta5 · 06-23-2025, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Isn't there a thought that Tatum may be ready for the playoffs next year?

Worst case, they coast to a mid-seed and obliterate the East in the playoffs.

They won't even be in the play-in lol

drobfan8 · 06-23-2025, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kipgen

Best case scenario for the Celtics this year is they ride it out with the skeleton crew, tank for a year, get a top four pick in the lotto, run it back with healthy Tatum + their shiny new star rookie

They're in the East.

With this squad they're surely still a top 4 team.

Brazenways · 06-23-2025, 10:09 PM

Am curious to see if JB leads this team or coasts to mid-table. Felt like he was just floating this past season.

Chris P · 06-23-2025, 10:57 PM

Welp..Jrue to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two second round picks

Ismael80 · 06-23-2025, 11:40 PM

Love Jrue, We would never have gotten over the hump without him. Celtics legend for being a massive part of the 2024 title. Gonna miss him for sure.

That being said, Anfernee Simons is a great return along with 2 2nd rd picks and he's perfect for Mazulla ball. He just needs to learn to play some D. Plus he just turned 26 years old!

Still more work/trades to come for sure as the C's continure to try to get below the 2nd apron.

Brad Steven doesn't rebuild, he reloads!

al3xmac10 · 06-24-2025, 12:05 AM

What a nice deal for the Celts.
They get the younger player,
they have a get out of jail free with his expiring contract,
AND they get 2 2nd round picks??

Goldie · 06-24-2025, 04:06 AM

Love Jrue, but that deal had to go to keep things smooth long term.

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-24-2025, 06:43 AM

Very good deal for Jrue. Not sure I understand why the Blazers would want him, though.

Cactuspies · 06-24-2025, 04:52 PM

great deal even if simmons isn't kept past this year. are people really worried about defense in the NBA? you know what defense is, up by 20 in game 7 of the finals and all you need to do is run the clock, but nope, shoot quick 3s, and then foul the team who is behind. oh, the C's love doing that too! KP has to be next to go, same with Al and Houser

mattglet · 06-24-2025, 06:08 PM

KP to the Hawks, with the Nets helping out too.

Per Shams:Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics.

mattglet · 06-24-2025, 06:09 PM

It was inevitable that KP was gone. Now the Celtics are out of the apron.

Nomad · 06-24-2025, 06:31 PM

Wow. Celtics a rebuild project so quickly.

Giantrobot · 06-24-2025, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

Wow. Celtics a rebuild project so quickly.

More of a re-tool than rebuild, imo. I don’t think they’re breaking up the core of Tatum, Brown, White, Pritchard.

boxbuster7 · 06-24-2025, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giantrobot

More of a re-tool than rebuild, imo. I don’t think they’re breaking up the core of Tatum, Brown, White, Pritchard.

nomad was just taking a shot

Nomad · 06-24-2025, 09:49 PM

Yep. Man, Nesmith is a rock. When an international reporter asked him to comment on how the Celtics were formative in his success he said "I've got nothing for them. Sorry. I'm a Pacer now."

Torro · 06-25-2025, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattglet

KP to the Hawks, with the Nets helping out too.

Per Shams:Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics.

KP for Niang, cmon he is worth more than that... Dayson Daniels for example

Delta5 · 06-25-2025, 05:10 AM

Wake up, it's over. They'll trade brown next.. So much for dynasty. No Tatum no problem no playoff

Torro · 06-25-2025, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta5

Wake up, it's over. They'll trade brown next.. So much for dynasty. No Tatum no problem no playoff

You are the guy who kept saying Tatum is like 3rd or 4th best Celtics. Just couple months later you are saying no Tatum = no playoff, what changed lol

blackvodka · 06-25-2025, 06:48 AM

Porz just doesn't have the track record of playing more than a half dozen games or so. Atlanta takes too big a risk for my tastes.

The C's are in a much better spot financially with Porz and Jrue off the books. I personally believe that if Brown steps up and plays well the Celtics can still be a top 4-5 seed in the east next season.

The Nets have five first round picks now

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mattglet · 06-25-2025, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackvodka

The Nets have five first round picks now

This won't last long

06-23-2025, 05:47 AM	#1
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 12,440 rossisportscards	2025-26 Official Boston Celtics No Tatum No Problem Thread As I create this thread, the OKC Thunder are the defending champions and Tatum will likely miss the entire regular season next year. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

06-23-2025, 10:39 AM	#2
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,822	I feel for you. Silver lining, you invested in Pritchard/Nesmith and are sitting on some nice cards for one of the team's leaders in the upcoming season. And have a whole playoffs to prove you solid. Personally as a fan, I look forward to that potential Pacers/Celts ECF matchup. Might just keep me watching basketball. __________________ Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Last edited by Nomad; 06-23-2025 at 10:41 AM.

06-23-2025, 04:42 PM	#4
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 12,440 rossisportscards	Isn't there a thought that Tatum may be ready for the playoffs next year? Worst case, they coast to a mid-seed and obliterate the East in the playoffs. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

06-23-2025, 04:44 PM	#5
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,822	They don't do that because you can't just magically start gearing up to Finals shape in mid-April. __________________ Fomenting FOMO on the down low.

06-23-2025, 10:09 PM	#8
Brazenways Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 304 brazenways	Am curious to see if JB leads this team or coasts to mid-table. Felt like he was just floating this past season. __________________ https://brazenways.github.io/website/

06-23-2025, 04:25 PM	#3
kipgen Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 1,162	Best case scenario for the Celtics this year is they ride it out with the skeleton crew, tank for a year, get a top four pick in the lotto, run it back with healthy Tatum + their shiny new star rookie

06-23-2025, 10:57 PM	#9
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,468	Welp..Jrue to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two second round picks

06-23-2025, 11:40 PM	#10
Ismael80 Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 276	Love Jrue, We would never have gotten over the hump without him. Celtics legend for being a massive part of the 2024 title. Gonna miss him for sure. That being said, Anfernee Simons is a great return along with 2 2nd rd picks and he's perfect for Mazulla ball. He just needs to learn to play some D. Plus he just turned 26 years old! Still more work/trades to come for sure as the C's continure to try to get below the 2nd apron. Brad Steven doesn't rebuild, he reloads! __________________ Instagram : havlicek_stole_the_cards Last edited by Ismael80; 06-23-2025 at 11:57 PM.

06-24-2025, 12:05 AM	#11
al3xmac10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 13,168 al3xmac10	What a nice deal for the Celts. They get the younger player, they have a get out of jail free with his expiring contract, AND they get 2 2nd round picks?? __________________ Instagram: al3xmac10 Always looking for rare Shohei Ohtani 2018 autos & [Ichiro 2016 Topps Now #154 Inscription Auto /10]

06-24-2025, 04:06 AM	#12
Goldie Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 1,127	Love Jrue, but that deal had to go to keep things smooth long term.

06-24-2025, 06:43 AM	#13
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 12,440 rossisportscards	Very good deal for Jrue. Not sure I understand why the Blazers would want him, though. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

06-24-2025, 04:52 PM	#14
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06-24-2025, 06:08 PM	#15
mattglet Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 4,281	KP to the Hawks, with the Nets helping out too. Per Shams:Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics. __________________ Creator of ListingAlarm - get instantly notified when a card you're looking for is listed on eBay! https://www.listingalarm.com Collecting Riley Pint - www.RileyPint.com Total owned: 77%, 1/1s: 71

06-24-2025, 06:09 PM	#16
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06-24-2025, 06:31 PM	#17
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,822	Wow. Celtics a rebuild project so quickly. __________________ Fomenting FOMO on the down low.

06-24-2025, 09:49 PM	#20
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,822	Yep. Man, Nesmith is a rock. When an international reporter asked him to comment on how the Celtics were formative in his success he said "I've got nothing for them. Sorry. I'm a Pacer now." __________________ Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Last edited by Nomad; 06-24-2025 at 09:56 PM.

06-25-2025, 05:10 AM	#22
Delta5 Member Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 2,686	Wake up, it's over. They'll trade brown next.. So much for dynasty. No Tatum no problem no playoff

06-25-2025, 06:48 AM	#24
blackvodka Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 677	Porz just doesn't have the track record of playing more than a half dozen games or so. Atlanta takes too big a risk for my tastes. The C's are in a much better spot financially with Porz and Jrue off the books. I personally believe that if Brown steps up and plays well the Celtics can still be a top 4-5 seed in the east next season. The Nets have five first round picks now Sent from my motorola razr 2024 using Tapatalk __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/202337276@N02/albums/