The Celtics Crossroads after Tatum is seriously injured

. Now he is injured and absent, the team has obviously insufficient firepower on the offensive end, and it is difficult to gain the upper hand in the game when facing strong opponents. From the perspective of record expectations, the Celtics without Tatum are expected to decline significantly in the regular season in the new season, and may even be difficult to obtain the home advantage of the Eastern Conference playoffs, not to mention passing the game in the playoffs and finally winning the championship.

Therefore, maintaining the status quo is a relatively conservative choice for the Celtics. It not only has the advantage of maintaining the team's stability, but also faces many problems such as pressure on luxury tax and slim hope for winning the championship. When making decisions, the team management must consider all factors and weigh the pros and cons in order to make the choice that is most conducive to the team's future development.

Send White away: Helpless subtraction

White's role and performance in the team

Derek White has long grown into an indispensable key figure in the team in the Celtics. From the offensive end, he is one of the team's stable scoring points. During the regular season of the 2024-2025 season, he played in a total of 76 games for the Celtics, averaging 33.8 minutes per game, scoring 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting percentage of 44.2%, and shooting percentage of 38.4%, and shooting percentage of 3.5 three-pointers per game. In the playoffs, his performance became more and more impressive, averaging 37.7 minutes per game, scoring 18.8 points, shooting 46.3% from the field, 38.5% from three-pointers, and 3.6 three-pointers per game, ranking third in the playoffs three-point shooting rankings.

On the defensive end, White's role is also important. With his outstanding defensive awareness and physical fitness, he was selected into the NBA's best defensive team 2 times. He has long arms and fast foot movements, which can effectively limit opponents’ scoring, especially when playing against opponents’ backcourt players, his defensive efficiency is particularly outstanding. Whether it is one-on-one marking or assisted defense and replenishment, White can complete the task well and build a solid line of defense for the team.

White also has excellent organizational skills and can contribute 4.8 assists per game. He can always accurately find teammates in open positions in the game and create scoring opportunities for teammates. He is an important organizer in the team's offensive system.

Potential trading plans and returns

If the Celtics decide to send White away, there will inevitably be many teams in the market to extend olive branches to him. Among them, the Dallas Mavericks once proposed an attractive trading plan. The Mavericks are willing to send out PJ - Washington, Caleb - Martin, Dwight - Powell, and two first-round picks in 2029 and 2032 in exchange for White .

Judging from this trading plan, the Celtics can get is quite rewarding. PJ - Washington is a young and potential striker with excellent scoring and rebounding skills, providing a stable fire support and inside protection for the team on the court. Caleb Martin is equally dynamic, and his defensive ability and three-point shooting ability can improve the depth of the Celtics' lineup. Dwight Powell is an experienced veteran. His experience and defensive ability in the center position can make up for the team's shortcomings in the inside line to a certain extent. The two first-round draft picks provide unlimited possibilities for the team's future development. In the NBA draft, first-round draft picks can often select rookie players with great potential. After being trained, these rookie players may become the core force of the team's future and inject new vitality into the team's long-term development.

' Impact on the team's lineup and tactics

However, sending off White will also have many negative impacts on the Celtics' lineup and tactical system. In terms of lineup, the team's back line strength will be greatly weakened. White's departure as the team's starting linebacker means the team needs to find a new replacement on the back line. Although there are guard players such as Payton-Prichard on the team, there is still a certain gap in their strength and experience compared to White, which may lead to a decline in the team's defense and offensive ability on the backline.

From the perspective of tactical system, White's comprehensiveness allows him to play a key role in a variety of tactics. He can not only organize the team's offense as the initiator of the offense, but also provide stable three-point firepower on the outside and open up the court space; he can also undertake important defensive tasks on the defensive end. His departure will make the team's tactical system lose an important part. The coaching staff will need to spend a lot of time and energy to readjust the tactics and allow other players to adapt to the new tactical arrangements. This will undoubtedly increase the difficulty of the team's running-in in the new season and have an adverse impact on the team's record.

Trading Jaylen: A big bet that is not broken or established

Jell Brown's importance to the team

Jell Brown, a forward-guard swinger born in Marietta, Georgia, USA, on October 24, 1996, has quickly grown into one of the core figures of the team since he was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third pick in the first round in 2016. On the offensive end, his performance was amazing. With excellent physical fitness and comprehensive offensive skills, he can not only break through to the inside with his strong body and use his excellent finishing ability to score; he can also accurately shoot three-pointers from the outside to open up the team's offensive space. In the 2023-2024 season, he averaged 23 points per game, shooting up to 50% from the field and 35.4% from three-pointers. In key games, he is the team's scoring guarantee. Take the third game of the 2024 Finals for example. Facing a strong opponent, the Celtics were in trouble early in the game.. Let us pay attention to the future direction of the Celtics and witness how they break through the deadlock and move towards new glory in difficulties.