Celtics Plan Frontcourt-Focused Comeback After Shocking Playoff Exit
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After a 56-26 season and a 3-1 lead, Boston fell to Philadelphia in Game 7 with Tatum sidelined by a left knee issue; the offseason centers on stabilizing the frontcourt: Neemias Queta’s $2.7M option, Vučević’s free agency, and possible moves around Derrick White, Hauser, and the $27.7M traded-player exception, plus drafting 27th and 40th to boost depth while keeping the Tatum–Brown core.
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- The Celtics overachieved all season, but their collapse against the 76ers raises big long-term questions CBS Sports
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