How can Brad Stevens construct a new championship roster for the Boston Celtics?
How can Brad Stevens construct a new championship roster for the Boston Celtics?
As we head into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Boston Celtics stand at a crossroads. Brad Stevens must find a way to duck under the second luxury tax apron while either finding a way to remain in championship contention or retooling the roster for when Tatum is back on the court.
Whatever pathway Stevens chooses, the end goal remains the same. As such, Celtics fans are anxiously waiting to see what type of moves Stevens is going to make, and who falls victim to Boston's need to get below the second apron. Currently, it would appear that anyone not named Jayson Tatum would be available for the right price.
During a recent appearance on CLNS Media's "The Garden Report" podcast, host Bobby Manning was joined by Chris Forsberg to break down how Stevens can rebuild Boston and construct another championship contender. Forsberg also explored the possibility of Boston parting with Jaylen Brown or Derrick White, and why Kristaps Porzingis could stick around for the final year of his contract.
You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.
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