Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Derrick White, left, after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

As the NBA offseason draws closer, rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics are starting to heat up. Brad Stevens is expected to make changes to the current roster, primarily due to the approximately $500 million payroll the team is facing for next season once luxury taxes are factored into the equation.

The Boston Celtics are looking to shed salary this offseason with a new owner taking over. He wants to make sure that the team is below the second apron. With the penalties being so severe for teams being in the second apron,

Brooklyn is the only team that could absorb Holiday’s deal outright into their cap space. Otherwise, the other team involved in acquiring Holiday would need to send out at least $25.9 million in salary for the trade to work under CBA rules if it goes through after July 1st. Holiday is set to make $32.4 million next season.

The Celtics' trade outlook surrounding veterans Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday recieved a positive update.

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During the 2024-25 NBA season, Holiday played in 62 games for the Celtics. He averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor overall and knocking down 35.3 percent of his three-point attempts.

Plenty of Celtics have found their names in trade rumors, including guard Payton Pritchard. Pritchard is a player that a lot of other teams would love to have. Starting point guard Jrue Holiday ...

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