Celtics 2026 Rotation Takes Shape After Brown-George Swap

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After trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a draft haul, the Celtics project a 2026-27 rotation led by Jayson Tatum with Payton Pritchard at point, Derrick White at guard, George on the wing, Tatum at forward and Neemias Queta at center. Veterans like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley are added for depth, with Robinson potentially coming off the bench if Queta sticks as starter. The bench also features players such as Dalano Banton, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, and Boston will rely on these role players to stay healthy while navigating injuries and depth questions on the road back to a title.
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