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.
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.
Spencer (back) should have a significant role next season after the Grizzlies traded away Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers earlier this offseason.
Pritchard could benefit from additional offensive opportunities after Boston dealt Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Pippen (toe) has a chance to begin the new year as Memphis' starting point guard after Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade with the Grizzlies earlier this offseason.
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.
White could see a slight uptick in offensive responsibility following Boston's acquisition of Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown, John Schuhmann of NBA.com reports.
Jerome (ankle) moved up the depth chart earlier this offseason when Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade with the Grizzlies.
Despite Jayson Tatum returning, Baylor Scheierman has still averaged 29 minutes over the last six games. He grabbed at least five rebounds in each game and averaged 7.5 rebounds during the stretch. He could play even more Friday when the Celtics take on the tanking Grizzlies. Even if the Celtics don’t sit some of their starters, they could give them limited minutes, which would help Scheierman. The Grizzlies also don’t have much size, which has resulted in them allowing the sixth-most rebounds per game in the league over their last 10 games. I’ll pay the juice and take this over.
