Joe Mazzulla wasn’t supposed to be the long-term answer.

A week before training camp in 2022, the Celtics’ future was clear and it was beautiful. They had just come off a Finals loss against the Warriors, the roster was intact, and the next few years of contention felt inevitable.

Then, the Ime Udoka situation forced everything sideways, and a 34-yea...

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 03: Ron Harper Jr. #13 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and condi...

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 03: Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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...