Continuity was the theme of last year’s Celtics offseason. This summer likely will be defined by necessary change. A breakup of Boston’s championship-winning core appears inevitable as the Celtics stare down a 2025-26 roster that’s projected to cost roughly $500 million between salaries and luxury tax penalties.

If a player is seriously injured, his team can apply for the disabled-player exception to replace him. An NBA-designed physician would have to determine that the player is “substantially more like than not” to be out through June 15 next season for it to be granted.

Hindsight is also 20/20 when analyzing any sort of NBA transaction. While franchises hope these deals ultimately pan out, there's always the risk that the play

Golden State Warriors trade proposal sends major assets to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a $118 million star.

The Golden Warriors are reportedly interested in targeting Celtics guard Derrick White in a trade this offseason.

The Bulls tend to chase short-term success, and Porziņģis gives them a higher ceiling than Vooch. Assuming Chicago retains restricted free agent Josh Giddey and hands Matas Buzelis a larger role, Porziņģis' deep shooting would be critical. Giddey's late-season shooting surge is hard to buy after an entire career of nonthreatening play from deep.

With Jayson Tatum presumably out and a high payroll on the books, we're looking at three mock trades for Boston

Holiday is coming off his worst season since his rookie year, so moving him might be tougher than they would like it to be. Still, they have a possible destination for him in Los Angeles.

So, who's booking the next flight out of Beantown? Well, Marc Stein recently relayed on Substack that Boston "is more apt" to trade Jrue Holiday than backcourt mate Derrick White. Stein added that rival executives regard Kristaps Porziņģis "as the most movable Boston vet."

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, whose versatile skills align perfectly with their system. Analyst