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Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and NBA Summer League
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But as painful as this offseason has been thus far for Celtics fans, those minutes up front for Boston is why big man Luka Garza opted to sign a two-year deal in free agency.
Tatum's injury will keep him out next season, likely eliminating the team's title chances for now. In the meantime, the Celtics can develop young talent such as No. 28 overall pick Hugo Gonzalez until they're ready to contend again.
In an offseason of change for the Celtics, who dismantled a significant portion their championship-winning roster to avoid the wrath of the NBA’s second apron, no position group has been hit harder than center.
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LAS VEGAS — The Celtics lost for the first time in Summer League, falling to the Heat 100-96 on Monday at the Cox Pavilion. The C’s rallied from a double-digit deficit but the Heat made just enough shots down the stretch to secure the victory. Boston dropped to 2-1 in Summer League play.
May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball agai9nst Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images