Celtics Could Face Another Brutal Year — Here's Why

News ArticlePublishedAug 28, 2026 at 06:11 PM EDTThe Boston Celtics could be in for another challenging season, with a bunch of questions surrounding what comes next for one of the NBA's most popular teams.Boston is heading into the fresh season with expectations that remain high, but the margin for disappointment can be small when a team is expected to compete near the top of the league. A season that falls short of those expectations can quickly turn the fanbase angry. That's kind of where the Celtics find themselves.More sports: Pistons Hit With Troubling 2026 Projection, But There’s HopeBoston received 17 points in ESPN's ranking of the teams most likely to disappoint this season, placing fifth overall. The Celtics trailed only the Lakers, Pistons, Warriors and Heat, meaning they were