Mystery Moves, Jayson Tatum's Return, and Al Horford Reunion? | Boston Celtics Mailbag

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🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Could Boston Celtics explore options for a "mystery big?" As they prepare for a Jayson Tatum's potential return—could the roster see a shakeup before the NBA Trade Deadline? Celtics On SI's John Karalis answers mailbag questions on how Brad Stevens might surprise fans, which under-the-radar centers could be targeted, and the tactical adjustments needed against increasingly physical, handsy defenses. Trade talk heats up, with the potential for the Celtics to join multi-team deals and speculation around names like Santi Aldama and the impact of re-acquiring Al Horford, while Luka Garza's Al Horford-like impact off the bench draws attention. Key topics include Jayson Tatum’s recovery timeline, his possible role at the five, and whether Jaylen Brown’s attacking mentality offers lessons for the All-NBA forward. Listeners also get practical insight into playoff preparedness, depth chart questions, and light-hearted takes on New England snowstorm traditions. Get the latest insider analysis on the Boston Celtics’ evolving roster and playoff path.

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0:00.0	Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, mailbag questions about mystery bigs in Boston's future, handling handsy defense and Jason Tatum's returns.
0:08.5	Locked on Celtics pod, home of the winners, baby.
0:12.3	Hey, and welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here on the lockdown podcast.
0:15.6	Now, record it is your team every day.
0:17.6	Your team's the Boston Celtics.
0:18.7	I talk about them Monday through Friday.
0:20.7	Bonus podcast when they play on weekend. So subscribe. Show is free available everywhere. It's on YouTube. So make sure you're watching if you prefer to watch your podcast. Join me. I'm John Corrales. If you're new to the show, I'm a beat writer covering the Celtics for SILT's Celtics on SI page. I've been covering the team for about 20 years doing this podcast for 10,
0:40.3	and I've written a couple of books about the team.
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0:52.7	It's a mailbag episode.
0:55.0	And I mentioned this on yesterday's bonus podcast.
0:57.8	Frankly, not a lot of people listen to that because it was a loss.
1:01.3	It was the Patriots.
1:02.9	I understand why people didn't want to listen to that stuff.
1:07.0	But mailbags, not only am I doing mailbags here, I will do mailbag questions on the Celtics on
1:15.8	SI page.
1:16.8	Because I don't get a ton of, like, I don't get to answer all of the questions here.
1:21.6	I'm using the Celtics on SI page to answer more of your mailbag questions.
1:25.5	So questions come in at john corallis.com
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