What Celtics player will morph into that 5th starter ?

Right now, the four consistent Celtics starters have been Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta. Jordan Walsh and Josh Minott have started 17 and 10 games, respectively, but the season is still relatively young.

When Jayson Tatum returns, either this season or next, he obviously will be that fifth starter, and if the roster remains quite the same, a player that latches on to that 5th position this season would most-likely come off the bench as the 6th man come the 2026-27 campaign. Who else may fill that role, other than Walsh and Minott?

Hugo Gonzalez comes to mind. The rookie is still only 19 years old and showing that he belongs in the NBA. If "The Spaniard" continues to improve this season, he possibly could fit that 5th-man role. Anfernee Simons currently has logged the 5th-most minutes (23.7 MPG), but he may be going elsewhere - and it is doubtful that he would bump White or Pritchard from the starting lineup.

How about Sam Hauser? He has averaged the 6th-most minutes (21.7 MPG), but has only started five games. And like Simons, Sam has been constantly in the trade rumors.

Of course, it is highly likely that Brad Stevens may be dealing prior to the trade deadline, and any quality addition to The Green could end up as that 5th starter this season - and as 6th man in 2026-27. That specific role is still up for grabs, as it should be.

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