Celtics Free Agent Additions Criticized in Latest Position Rankings
The Boston Celtics have faced criticism following a recent expert assessment that ranked their new free agent signings poorly. In a position-by-position evaluation published by Law Murray of The Athletic, Boston’s projected power forward rotation, featuring starter Chris Boucher and backup Josh Minott, was placed last among all 30 NBA teams. Additionally, the anticipated center duo of starter Neemias Queta and reserve Luka Garza also received the same low ranking.
Murray’s assessment highlights the challenges facing the Celtics as they enter the new season. He noted that the team’s center position is particularly vulnerable following the departures of Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, stating, “it’s easy to put [No. 29-ranked] Indiana and Boston at the bottom of these rankings now that they don’t have legitimate starters or even acceptable backups.”
Despite the struggles in the frontcourt rankings, the Celtics perform significantly better in Murray’s evaluations of the league’s perimeter positions. This indicates that while the frontcourt may be a point of concern, the Celtics have strengths elsewhere on the roster.
This offseason, the Celtics signed Boucher, Minott, and Garza to veteran minimum deals, aiming to bolster their lineup and address depth issues. The organization remains hopeful that these additions will contribute positively, despite the current external assessments.
As the team prepares for the upcoming season, fans and analysts alike are keeping a close eye on how these new signings will adapt to their roles, particularly with Anfernee Simons expressing his thoughts on transitioning to a bench role. The Celtics will need to leverage their overall talent to counterbalance the perceived weaknesses in their frontcourt.
Further updates on the Celtics and their performance in the upcoming season can be found on platforms dedicated to covering the team, including Boston Celtics on SI.
