Are the Boston Celtics a better team after their offseason moves?

Is this version of the Boston Celtics better after the controversial offseason moves by the team’s front office.

Boston traded away not only veteran point guard Marcus Smart and backup big man Mike Muscala but also reserve forward Grant Williams for Kristaps Porzingis and draft assets?

There have been some strong opinions cast into the NBA media sphere this offseason favoring and opposing the moves. Some point to the identity of the team taking a big hit with nothing certain to replace it. Others suggest a style change was critical for the team’s title hopes for 2024.

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix recently appeared on NBC Sports Boston’s “Arbella Early Edition” show to talk it over and evaluate whether the current club is an improvement over last season’s.