Going into next season, Boston doesn’t exactly have any hopes of contending for a title. With Jayson Tatum set to miss the entire year, the Celtics can essentially start looking toward the 2026-27 season while still hoping to make the playoffs next season.

The Celtics will play their fifth and final Summer League game this Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks in Las Vegas, giving their collection of young players and roster hopefuls one last chance to impress Boston’s decision-makers.

Now that summer league is concluding and the NBA officially begins its dark period, the stars from Las Vegas must be acknowledged because some unexpected players made big splashes.