NBA: Way-too-early playoff predictions for the 2021-22 season

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Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports) /

3. Boston Celtics

There are many that don’t like what the Boston Celtics did this offseason but I happen to like the risks that they decided to make this offseason. They essentially traded Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier for Dennis Schroder, Al Horford, and Josh Richardson.

Plus, let’s not forget that the last time we saw this Celtics team, they weren’t healthy. With a full bill of health, I trust the duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayston Tatum (along with this team’s new and improved supporting cast) than I do many other teams in the East.

With a new head coach, there will be some growing pains for the Celtics but there’s no question that this team certainly has the ability and talent to emerge as one of the three best teams in the East during the regular season.