Overview
- The Celtics are projected to carry the most expensive roster in NBA history, with payroll and luxury tax penalties potentially exceeding $500 million for the 2025-26 season.
- League sources, as reported by Shams Charania, anticipate Boston will pursue offseason trades to address financial constraints imposed by the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement.
- Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are seen as likely trade candidates due to their large contracts and expiring deals, despite their significant contributions to the team.
- Boston’s ownership transition to Bill Chisholm has heightened the focus on financial sustainability, aligning with the CBA’s harsher penalties for exceeding the second luxury tax apron.
- The Celtics aim to retain their championship-contending core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White while potentially integrating cost-controlled players like rookie Baylor Scheierman.