The Boston Celtics have faced tons of uncertainty surrounding what they will do at the big man position, but the latest person to weigh in on their situation is Kristaps Porzingis. The man that Boston is working to replace down low isn't sure who on the roster will step up in his place.
In other news, Celtics head coach, depsite having just signed an extension, sees this as a prove-it season since he still doesn't feel like he has earned the new contract. Although many around the basketball world have already written off the Celtics this season after superstar Jayson Tatum's brutal Achilles tear, their coach isn't quite buying into that notion.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
Kristaps Porzingis Has No Idea How Celtics Will Replace Him This Season
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla in 'Prove-It' Year Despite Extension, Says Insider
Kristaps Porzingis Calls for Celtics Young Big to Get 'Real Minutes' This Season
Celtics Could Benefit From Tanking This Season, Says NBA Insider
Will New Celtics Owners Build New Arena? Insider Weighs In
Celtics Tweets of the Day:
15.0 PPG
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, 2025
7.4 RPG
1.8 BPG
Neemi's strong showing at #EuroBasket continues pic.twitter.com/sBpMPM22nP
The Pride of Portugal
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, 2025
Neemi and @fpbasquetebol are headed to the #EuroBasket Knockout Phase for the first time ever pic.twitter.com/wYa1zIzmMm
On the latest episode of his podcast, Derrick White spoke on what the new season will bring.
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) September 3, 2025
He also seemed to operate under the assumption that Al Horford won’t be back for the Celtics:
“It’s definitely gonna be different. It has to be. We lost KP, Jrue, Luke…even, like Al.” pic.twitter.com/jfsJ2Tz52r
Boston in Game 6 of the 2008 Finals:
— CelticsMuse (@CelticsMuse) September 3, 2025
Garnett — 26 PTS | 14 REB | 3 STL
Pierce — 17 PTS | 10 AST | 2 STL
Allen — 26 PTS | 3 STL | 7 3PM
Rondo — 21 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 6 STL
All in to close it out. pic.twitter.com/idFvjJctSG
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