Celtics Shift Focus After Major Offseason Moves

The Boston Celtics have announced their 14-man roster for the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League, which includes all three recent draft picks—Hugo González, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga—and returning young players like Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh. The roster also features undrafted rookies and fringe NBA players such as Hayden Gray, Ben Gregg, Aaron Scott, Jalen Bridges, Kendall Brown, Kenneth Lofton Jr., and Isaiah Wong. Assistant coach Matt Reynolds will lead the Summer League team, with games scheduled against the Grizzlies, Knicks, Heat, and Lakers, and possible playoff or championship play. This year, the Celtics are focusing on developing their young core after trading away veterans Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to manage salary cap constraints and acquiring Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. Star player Jayson Tatum will miss the season due to injury, making the progress of new and returning prospects vital for the team's future. The Summer League serves as a key opportunity for these players to secure roster or two-way contracts and for fans to gauge the team's new direction.