Overview
- The Celtics formally introduced Paul George and Mike Conley on Tuesday at the Auerbach Center while Mitchell Robinson missed the event for a personal matter but is participating in team workouts.
- Paul George acknowledged fan anger over the July trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, said he understands the reaction, and positioned himself as a complementary piece to Jayson Tatum.
- George gave a positive health update, telling reporters he feels he has "turned a corner" on prior injuries, though his recent history of missed games remains a key availability risk.
- Boston added frontcourt depth by signing Mitchell Robinson to a three-year deal that will require minutes management, and Conley joined on a one-year contract to provide veteran leadership.
- Team president Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla framed the moves as a short- and long-term plan to preserve cap flexibility and draft assets while shifting roles around Tatum as training camp begins on Sept. 29.