The Athletic NBA Daily Celtics and Kings Season Preview
Sep 10, 2025
Deuce Mason, a Sacramento Kings analyst from NBC Sports California, and Jay King from The Athletic, who covers the Boston Celtics, dive into the upcoming NBA season. They discuss expectations for Kings star Domantas Sabonis and the potential duo of LaVine and DeRozan. Key roster changes and the Kings' strategy for improvement are examined. Shifting to the Celtics, they analyze Jalen Brown's leadership and roster adjustments, plus prospects for trades and the team's competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.
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New GM Resets Expectations
- Scott Perry's arrival changes long-term direction but requires patience from fans and front office.
- Dennis Schröder and the draft pick signal short-term fixes while Perry evaluates roster construction.
Draft Upside Meets Veteran Help
- Drafting Nick Clifford and adding Dennis Schröder represent different kinds of swings: long-term upside and immediate help.
- The moves are connected and reflect a mixed strategy of development and veteran stabilization.
Plug Perimeter Defensive Holes
- Make perimeter defense a priority by using guards like Dennis Schröder to shore up spacing and on-ball pressure.
- Create roles that allow Schroeder to run pace and protect younger wings defensively.