Overview

• Payton Pritchard declared that Boston will pursue a championship rather than settle for a playoff berth.
• JD Davison was waived and Kristaps Porziņģis, Jrue Holiday and Luke Kornet were moved to manage luxury-tax liabilities under the new CBA.
• Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury offers cap relief but leaves his recovery timeline uncertain and casts doubt on short-term title chances.
• Brad Stevens described winning titles as the organization’s “North Star” and voiced confidence in the core of Pritchard, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
• With key rotation spots open, Pritchard anticipates expanded minutes and responsibilities as Boston retools for 2025-26.