The Celtics find themselves in a precarious position during the 2025 offseason: the team is in danger of going over the second apron of the salary cap—bringing on strict financial penalties and roster management limitations—but may not be in a position to contend for an NBA title while forward Jayson Tatum recovers from the torn Achilles he suffered during the playoffs.

Brad Stevens had high praise for Jrue Holiday after trading him from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers this offseason.

While discussing the difficult decision to trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason, Brad Stevens revealed the harsh reality of why the trades needed to be completed.