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Boston Celtics: 3 potential outcomes from the 2022 NBA offseason

By Chris Conte

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics have put themselves in a position they haven’t been in since the summer of 2017.

After years of coming up short and going through the offseason without making the necessary adjustments to win banner No. 18, the Cs have finally given themselves financial breathing room while patching up their roster’s holes.

Last season, the Celtics had the 14th ranked defense in the league, down from fourth the previous season.

In response to that drop, Brad Stevens added Al Horford, a capable paint presence with solid versatility, and Dennis Schroder, Josh Richardson, and Kris Dunn, who all can guard their positions and contribute as team defenders.

The Boston Celtics still have their eyes on the 2022 title, but they also are focusing on the summer shortly after the Finals comes to an end.

Multiple marquee-free agents will hit the open market, and the Cs want to have maximum space to sign as many of them as possible, especially the bigger fish.

The preliminary plan appears to be Bradley Beal, one of Jayson Tatum‘s closest friends and one of the best off-ball scorers in the NBA.

However, Boston has left the door open for other outcomes if Beal decides to stay in Washington. This article will dive into those potential outcomes and how the Boston Celtics can rebound from missing on the St. Louis native:

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