The Boston Celtics seemed set to be a title contender for a long period of time after a strong mid-season turnaround last year that resulted in an NBA Finals appearance. The team seemed unbothered by the unexpected coaching change during the regular season but it may have impacted them in the playoffs. While making the Conference Finals five times in the last seven seasons is a great accomplishment, they continue to fall short of their goal of winning a championship.
The Celtics shouldn’t get discouraged by this year’s results considering how strong the top of the Eastern Conference is. They still have one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the league, so they’ll be right back in the title mix next season without having to make significant changes. Their offseason will mostly revolve around long-term decisions on key players.
Here is a preview of the 2023 offseason for the Boston Celtics.