Celtics, Brad Stevens
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So much has changed since the last time the Celtics rode the duck boats through the Back Bay, and it changed in a hurry.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Brad Stevens didn't mince words over why the Celtics had to trade Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.
While the Celtics have slashed payroll this summer, they maintained their future flexibility when it comes to draft picks and other assets.
Brad Stevens had high praise for Jrue Holiday after trading him from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers this offseason.
Boston lost six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tendon tear during the club's eventual six-game second round playoff series loss to the New York Knicks. Given the extreme nature of the injury, the Celtics are likely to be without Tatum for most or all of the 2025-26 season.
While the Celtics have seen key guys depart this offseason, they've also brought in a number of new faces into the organization.
The Boston Celtics have had their trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons altered. Jrue Holiday still plans to be fully healthy for the start