While the theme of the Boston Celtics' offseason is continuity, their rivals are loading up in an effort to dethrone them.
Thirteen of the 15 roster members on standard deals with Boston in 2023-24 are returning for the quest for Banner 19. JD Davison and Drew Peterson also remain in the fold on two-way contracts.Most notably, the 76ers acquired Paul George, and the Knicks added Mikal Bridges. Other impactful moves in the Eastern Conference include the Magic bringing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on board and the Bucks signing Gary Trent Jr.
As Philadelphia attempts to build around its new big three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and George, they've bolstered their backcourt. That started with selecting former Duke Blue Devil Jared McCain in the first round of this year's NBA Draft. On top of bringing back Kyle Lowry, the Sixers are signing Reggie Jackson, per ESPN'sThe former Boston College star, who helped lead the Eagles to the NCAA Tournament in 2009, got dealt to the Hornets on day two of this year's NBA Draft.
After agreeing to a buyout with Charlotte, Jackson will take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love. Like Lowry, the 34-year-old guard brings championship experience to the 76ers, having lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy while teaming with Nikola Jokic on the Nuggets in 2022-23. The 13-year veteran played in all 82 games last regular season, including 23 starts. He averaged 10.2 points and 3.8 assists in 22.2 minutes of floor time for Denver.D.J. MacLeay Shares How Baylor Scheierman Impressed Him in Celtics Win vs. LakersBobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country.
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