The Boston Celtics were always going to face trade rumors after their second-round playoff exit at the hands of the New York Knicks. Brad Stevens has one of the most expensively constructed rosters in the NBA. If Boston doesn't duck under the second apron luxury tax, it could be facing a $500 million payroll once taxes are included.

The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.

The Celtics are aiming to remain competitive in 2025-26, despite the fact that Jayson Tatum is out with a ruptured Achilles tendon and team president Brad Stevens is tasked with f