The various predictions and projections for the Boston Celtics’ level of success during the 2025-26 NBA season have varied.

Few, if any, have the new-look Celtics winning a championship, however.

Without the likes of Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet on their roster, and with Jayson Tatum’s status very much up in the air , Boston is no longer a title contender.

The Celtics still have a solid core trio of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard though, plus head coach Joe Mazzulla , leading the way and should be able to compete with most of the Eastern Conference teams.

ESPN’s Kevin Pelton wrote up a “ 2025-26 NBA season simulation ” on Tuesday and while the model has Boston finishing 10th in the East at 40-42 and losing in Play-In Tournament,

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