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Celtics Could Face Another Brutal Year — Here's Why

Celtics Could Face Another Brutal Year — Here's Why

Summary

The Boston Celtics face a season with high expectations but also a risk of disappointing fans and analysts. After trading All-Star Jaylen Brown, experts ranked them among the teams most likely to fall short this year, but not necessarily fail completely.

Key Facts

  • The Celtics traded All-Star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • In return, Boston received Paul George and draft picks.
  • Last season, the Celtics won 56 games.
  • ESPN ranked Boston fifth among NBA teams most likely to disappoint this season.
  • The four teams ranked above Boston were the Lakers, Pistons, Warriors, and Heat.
  • Boston earned 17 points in ESPN’s disappointment ranking, the highest outside the top four teams.
  • The Celtics face pressure because fans and analysts expect them to compete for a championship.
  • Falling short of championship expectations can make a solid season feel like a failure for the Celtics.
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