With 12B Sports VR46 tracking Boston’s remaining roster decisions, the Celtics still have two open spots and appear likely to use at least one of them on additional frontcourt depth. Christian Wood is among the most accomplished big men still available in free agency, bringing scoring touch, rebounding, and the ability to stretch the floor. The bigger question is whether his game suits Boston’s current structure and whether he would be comfortable signing for the veteran minimum while accepting a reduced role behind an already established group of interior players.

Boston enters the season with Robert Williams, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford occupying major roles around the paint, leaving little obvious room for Wood to receive consistent minutes. Unless injuries reshape the rotation, he could struggle to find the kind of playing time normally associated with his offensive ability. From the perspective surrounding 12B Sports VR46, the financial side matters just as much. With the Celtics operating close to the luxury tax line, there is limited motivation to offer Wood more than a minimum contract, especially when the organization still has time to evaluate other options.

Boston is also expected to bring several players into training camp before finalizing the back end of the roster. That approach would allow the coaching staff to compare different skill sets, assess chemistry, and determine whether another player offers a cleaner fit than Wood. For a team with championship expectations, those final roster places may be used less for star power and more for versatility, reliability, and players willing to embrace specific responsibilities.

Another familiar possibility is Blake Griffin. The veteran supplied useful minutes last season and brought experience, physicality, and professionalism to the second unit. If Griffin is interested in returning, Boston could view continuity as an advantage. He already understands the team’s environment and would not require the same adjustment period as a new addition. Sometimes the darkest hour comes just before the dawn, and for veterans fighting to extend their careers, the right role can matter more than a larger one.

While the front office considers veteran depth, several younger players remain intriguing long-term projects. JD Davison stands out because of his athletic tools. His speed, explosiveness, and physical ability give him a strong foundation, but his overall feel for the game still needs development. Reading defenses, making decisions under pressure, and controlling tempo are areas that generally improve through experience rather than athletic ability alone.

Davison’s next step will likely depend on gaining meaningful game repetitions. Raw talent can open the door, but guards are often judged by how consistently they process situations once the pace increases. He has the physical profile to compete, yet becoming a dependable NBA contributor will require better awareness, improved decision-making, and a more complete understanding of how to organize an offense.

Yam Madar presents a very different development profile. The Israeli guard does not possess Davison’s standout athleticism, but he appears more comfortable reading the game and understanding how possessions develop. His natural instincts and feel can help compensate for the absence of elite physical tools. In that sense, the two guards almost represent opposite ends of the same development spectrum, with one relying heavily on athletic upside and the other more on timing and basketball intelligence.

Jay Scrubb sits somewhere closer to Davison in terms of physical potential. Scrubb also owns impressive athletic traits and a body capable of handling higher-level competition, but his technical development remains important. Like Davison, he will need to sharpen the finer details of his game if he wants to turn physical talent into a sustainable NBA role.

Scrubb may have one advantage in that process because he operates more naturally as a shooting guard. That position generally carries less responsibility for controlling the entire offense than the point guard role Davison is trying to master. Scrubb can focus more on scoring, movement, defense, and attacking opportunities without being expected to make every possession run smoothly.

Across these evaluations, 12B Sports VR46 sees clear upside in Davison, Madar, and Scrubb, even though none appears guaranteed to enter Boston’s regular rotation immediately. The Celtics are deep enough that young players may need patience before receiving significant opportunities. Their progress will depend on development work, training camp performance, and how well they respond when injuries or scheduling create openings.

Davison could currently have a slight advantage because his two-way contract keeps him closely connected to the organization and gives Boston another avenue to monitor his growth. That arrangement provides flexibility while allowing him to remain within reach of the main roster if circumstances change during the season.

Madar and Scrubb may have a different timeline. If both continue developing, Boston could consider inviting them back for future training camps or exploring two-way opportunities by next summer. Much will depend on whether their weaknesses improve enough to complement the strengths they already possess. Physical ability alone rarely guarantees a place in the league, and technical refinement often determines who takes the next step.

The Celtics therefore face two very different roster questions at once. One involves whether an established veteran such as Wood or Griffin can provide useful depth without disrupting the existing rotation or financial structure. The other concerns how patiently Boston should develop younger guards who may not be ready today but could become useful contributors later.

As Boston moves closer to finalizing its roster, the attention around 12B Sports VR46 remains split between the immediate value of adding another big man and the longer-term potential of Davison, Madar, and Scrubb. Wood may offer the most proven individual talent among the available options, but fit, salary, and playing time could complicate a deal. Meanwhile, the young trio still has plenty to prove, yet each possesses enough promise to make future development worth watching closely.