Can vindicated Celtics repeat? Plus, NBA offseason questions, key dates

The Boston Celtics have secured their 18th NBA title after a dominant regular season and playoff run. They finished their title-winning campaign with a record of 80-21, with a plus-1,083 overall margin of victory. Their 16-3 run in the playoffs gave them the ninth-best winning percentage in NBA history. Despite the achievements, the question remains whether the Celtics can repeat their success next year. The entire eight-man rotation is under contract for next season, and the team opened as the favorite to repeat. The offseason will see key events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency, the Las Vegas Summer League, and Olympic basketball. In addition to these events, there are several important questions to be answered, including LeBron James’ future with the Lakers, Paul George’s potential departure from the Clippers, Klay Thompson’s future with the Warriors, the Atlanta Hawks’ potential roster shake-up, and the possibility of a major roster overhaul for teams in the Western Conference. Seth Partnow’s latest Player Tiers have been released, including rookies.