Will the Boston Celtics rotation look different next season?
After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tendon injury, the Boston Celtics are expected to make changes to their roster this summer. Without Tatum, Boston isn't expected to contend for a championship. Therefore, the current rotation and the associated luxury tax penalties are no longer tenable.
The Celtics also have an aging supporting cast. It makes sense to cut some of the cap, get younger and re-tool for a potential championship push in 2026 or 2027. Therefore, Brad Stevens should be busy this summer. Not only does he need to find fair value for the players currently on the team, he also needs to find talent that can help the team win once Tatum returns to the rotation.
In a recent episode of the "First to the Floor" podcast, the hosts discussed the potential for change this summer and how the current rotation could look significantly different by the time next season gets underway.
You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.
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