Published 07:25 IST, October 22nd 2019
NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics profile, roster and season schedule
NBA: Boston Celtics have their first season game against Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Oct 24 Here is team profile and roster for the NBA 2019-20 season.
Boston Celtics were not in the best of the form last NBA season. They ended their playoff run with four consecutive losses to Milwaukee Bucks. As both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford departed, Celtics roped in point guard Kemba Walker, who could be a key player this season. The team also signed Enes Kanter, Vincent Poirier, Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters. Celtics also officially announced that they have signed Jaylen Brown to contract extension. Gordon Hayward, who recently suffered from a minor elbow injury, did not participate during the team practice on Monday. Boston Celtics will start their NBA 2019-20 season with a match against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics roster
Jaylen Brown, Carsen Edwards, Tacko Fall, Javonte Green, Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter, Romeo Langford, Semi Ojeleye, Vincent Poirier, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Brad Wanamaker, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams and Robert Williams.
NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics preseason form
Boston Celtics won all four of their preseason games and proved how cohesive their team could be. Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward have worked well as Celtics' starting unit. Rookies Carsen Edwards and Grant Williams have also performed well. Edwards was the top performer for their 118-95 win against Clevland Cavaliers with 30 points.
NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics first five fixtures
DATE | TIME (IST) | OPPOSITE | VENUE |
October 24 | 5:00 am | Philadelphia 76ers |
Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia |
October 26 | 4:30 am | Toronto Raptors |
TD Garden |
October 27 | 5:00 am | New York Knicks |
Madison Square Garden |
October 31 | 5:00 am | Milwaukee Bucks |
TD Garden |
November 2 | 5:00 am | New York Knicks |
TD Garden |
Updated 11:59 IST, October 22nd 2019