Or at least that is the point of view of the hosts of the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance. They took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk over how the University of Iowa alum will likely take on a more important role with the Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA regular season despite likely seeing less consistent minutes thanks to several new additions to the team.

What ways can the Boston Celtics be affected by the Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard scandal? In the wake of the NBA cap circumvention scandal that has rocked the league, the severe punishments handed down by Association Commissioner Adam Silver last week could hit the Clippers for a half-decade and beyond with the record five first round draft picks being taken.

Did the Philadelphia 76ers annoy the Boston Celtics into trading star forward Jaylen Brown to them? Recent reporting coming from the Athletic's Tony Jones hints that it could be the case that the persistence of a member of the 76ers front office paid off in dealing with Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens by calling about dealing for the Georgia native.