2017-18 Boston Celtics Preview
Roster and Stats
The Boston Celtics are coming off a successful 2017-18 season, finishing with a 55-27 record and a second-place finish in the NBA Eastern Conference. The Celtics were led by All-Stars Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Gordon Hayward. Irving led the team in scoring with 24.4 points per game, while Tatum averaged 18.9 points per game and Hayward averaged 17.5 points per game.
Key Additions and Subtractions
The Celtics made several key additions and subtractions to their roster this offseason. They signed free agent Gordon Hayward from the Utah Jazz and traded for Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers. They also drafted Robert Williams with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
The Celtics lost several key players this offseason, including Avery Bradley, Isaiah Thomas, and Jae Crowder. Bradley was traded to the Detroit Pistons, Thomas was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Crowder was traded to the Utah Jazz.
Outlook for the 2018-19 Season
The Celtics are expected to be a contender for the NBA championship in the 2018-19 season. They have a talented roster led by three All-Stars, and they have a good mix of experience and youth.
The Celtics will face some tough competition in the Eastern Conference this season, but they have the potential to be one of the best teams in the league. If they can stay healthy and play to their potential, they could be a serious threat to win the NBA championship.
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