Overview

• The Celtics signed 22-year-old forward Josh Minott to a two-year, $5 million deal after Minnesota declined his team option, marking a follow-up to Luka Garza’s low-cost acquisition.
• Boston’s 15-player roster now sits just above the NBA’s second salary-cap apron and roughly $20 million over the luxury tax line.
• Team executives are exploring trades of expiring contracts—most notably Anfernee Simons’s $27.7 million salary—to shed payroll and reset apron restrictions.
• Veteran center Al Horford remains unsigned and has been reported as a top target for the Golden State Warriors, potentially opening a veteran spot in Boston’s rotation.
• The Celtics plan to lean on G-League development and non-guaranteed deals like JD Davison’s option to maintain depth as they await Jayson Tatum’s recovery.