How soon can the Boston Celtics turn back into contenders?
The Boston Celtics are exploring how quickly they can become contenders again. Discussions on the "Still Poddable" podcast focus on the team's roster and cap space. The hosts consider whether the Celtics can retool in time for the next season or if they need more time to build a championship-caliber team.
- ▪The Celtics are evaluating their roster to determine how soon they can return to contender status.
- ▪Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are key players in this retooling effort.
- ▪The podcast hosts discussed the team's cap space and potential changes needed for improvement.
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