The second unit is also going to have new makeup, after the free agent signings of high-scoring guard Jordan Clarkson (Jazz) and high-upside forward Guerschon Yabusele (76ers).
Kodai Senga is expected to return from the injured list on Friday to face the Royals, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, with Sean Manaea two days behind him.
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said it’s “highly unlikely" that the 39-year-old center will return to Boston when asked at a Tuesday press conference.
Former Fluminense forward João Pedro — playing his first matches for Chelsea after signing a deal earlier this month — spoiled the Brazilian club’s unexpected run.