Mitchell is likely to serve as emergency depth for the Celtics in his rookie season.
Cenac appears to be buried on the Celtics' depth chart ahead of his rookie season.
Gonzalez has a chance to claim a larger role in 2026-27 after the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George.
Doncic (hamstring) recently stated he is "100% healthy again," Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Knecht could receive a larger offensive opportunity following LeBron James' departure, as the Lakers have significant scoring to replace, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt should continue to provide defensive value after LeBron James' exit from the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
LaRavia could see an expanded role following LeBron James' departure, though the Lakers' additions of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili should create added competition for frontcourt minute, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Tatum (knee) should once again serve as the unquestioned centerpiece of Boston's offense after the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and other assets, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Pritchard could benefit from additional offensive opportunities after Boston dealt Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Hauser's role could become more secure following Boston's offseason shakeup with the team swapping Jaylen Brown for Paul George, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Not exactly "no Luka, no LeBron...no problem" for the Lakers, but maybe that's the case. No Doncic or King James tonight at TD Garden would seem to put the Lake Show at a major disadvantage, except the Lakers have plenty of experience minus LeBron, and won last night in Toronto without Luka. Critics maintain the Lake Show has feasted upon a lesser schedule but the win in Toronto might dispel that notion, for a moment, at least. LA runs into the teeth of a Celtics hot streak as Boston has impressively won three in a row, including a 45-point wipeout of the Wiz on Wednesday, but LA knows know how to circle the wagons and is unlikely to meet a similar fate. Play Lakers
