Feb 28, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) high fives forward Jayson Tatum (0) after the Cleveland Cavaliers called a timeout during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Barring a miracle, the 2025-26 season will be a write-off for the Boston Celtics. It was clear once Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles that the Celtics weren’t going to be in championship contention.

A Boston Celtics rookie is fully aware he must improve in this critical area as he transitions to his first season in the NBA.

Gonzalez made his Celtics debut in the Friday win over the Grizzlies as the C’s improved to 1-0 at Las Vegas. The 19-year-old wing swooped in for a put-back layup off a missed 3-pointer on the first possession of the game — he was off from there. Turns out, that play helped him get into the rhythm of the game.

The Boston Celtics could find themselves seeking a reunion with an old friend in order to fill out their guard depth with another veteran.

A potential reunion between the Celtics and former guard Marcus Smart would not be off the table, NBA writer Jake Weinbach reported this week. The 31-year-old Smart is currently with the Washington Wizards but is looking like an odd man out amid the team’s rebuild.

After signing with the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, Harrison Barnes raved about what a strong addition Luke Kornet will be.

According several reports, former Celtics guard Marcus Smart could be targeted by the Lakers and Knicks this offseason.