Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens opened up on the future of head coach Joe Mazzulla after the postseason exit.

Additionally, Jaylen Brown played through a knee injury, while Kristaps Porzingis battled an undiagnosed illness that severely impacted his performance. Other key players, including Jrue Holiday and Sam Hauser, also dealt with injuries, leaving the team compromised.

The Boston Celtics' hopes of defending their NBA championship were dashed the moment star Jayson Tatum was assisted off the court at the end of Game 4, when it became evident that his season was over.