
The Boston Celtics have a few games left in the 2025-26 NBA regular season and need to address unfinished business before the playoffs. Key discussions include the playoff picture, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown's standings in the All-Defense and All-NBA races, and potential connections to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
There are just a few games left in the 2025-26 NBA regular season. What do the Boston Celtics need to do before they start the 2026 NBA Playoffs? The hosts of "Havlicek Stole the Pod" sat down with Forbes beat writer Bobby Krivitsky to talk through what Boston has in terms of unfinished business before the start of the postseason, how the playoff picture has changed since our last pod, and where Derrick White and Jaylen Brown are in the All-Defense and All-NBA races, respectively. We also touch on the rumbles connecting Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Celtics, Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens to college coaching vacancies, players gearing up for postseason pushes after extended absences due to injuries, recent games, and more. We even get into Neemias Queta's odds at being named Most Improved Player, so be sure to tune in. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: iTunes: YouTube: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: What Celtics need to do before the playoffs, All-NBA, All-Defense races*
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The Celtics need to finalize their strategies and player performances, particularly focusing on Derrick White and Jaylen Brown's standings in the All-Defense and All-NBA races.
There are rumors linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Celtics, suggesting potential interest as the team prepares for the playoffs.


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