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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
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. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
What are the pros and cons of the Boston Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis?
What are the pros and cons of the Boston Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis? On June 3, MassLive's Brian Robb released an article detailing multiple potential trade packages for Kristaps Porzingis. The Boston Celtics' big man is seen as one of the most logical trade candidates for the franchise this summer, as they look to avoid a $500 million payroll next season. As can be expected, Celtics fans were split on whether any of the packages represented fair value for a big man that helped the franchise win a championship in 2024. Nevertheless, the fact remains that as an expiring contract, Porzingis is indeed one of the most tradable players on Boston's current roster. During a June 4 episode of CLNS Media's "The Garden Report," Robb joined host Bobby Manning to discuss his trade proposals and whether Porzingis could be on the move this summer. The Celtics insider also debated whether the Celtics should embrace trading the big man or whether they should try to retain his services. You can watch the full discussion by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How will the Boston Celtics build around Jaylen Brown next season?
How will the Boston Celtics build around Jaylen Brown next season? In the midst of heavy speculation about the future of the Boston Celtics heading into next season with the torn Achilles injury suffered by Jayson Tatum, which should open the door for Jaylen Brown. Since the Celtics were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, there's been multiple avenues of conversation around the roster for next season, but Brown has made it clear that he wants to remain a Celtic moving forward. Back in 2023, Brown signed a supermax extension for $304 million, tying him as a centerpiece for the team's core, but the injury suffered by Tatum brings speculation. If Boston has to prepare for a full season without Tatum, common sense would say that the team is going to ride Brown as far as he can take them, and they may have to build their roster around him. Recently, Brown reaffirmed his desire to stick in Boston amid all roster speculation, and now it'll be up to the team to build the best possible roster around him to keep them as a contender in the Eastern Conference. Watch the video above from CLNS Media's 'The Garden Report' as they discuss Brown's desire to remain in Boston, and what the team will have to do to move forward with him. There is no doubt that Brown could be the leader of the Celtics if Tatum is out for all of the 2025-26 season, but he'll have plenty of critics to silence as the top superstar without his top running mate. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Should the Boston Celtics consider a full-scale rebuild?
Should the Boston Celtics consider a full-scale rebuild? The Boston Celtics face a tough decision. Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon injury has all but ended the current roster's championship window. As such, Brad Stevens must begin retooling the roster ahead of when Tatum eventually returns to the rotation. It's also worth noting that upon returning, Tatum will need months of game time to reach the level he was playing at before suffering his horrific injury. Therefore, we could be looking at a two-year window during which Boston isn't a contending team. Stevens has the difficult job of trying to thread the needle. He can't let the roster get too young, as it won't be at the required level once Tatum is back to himself. However, relying on aging talent is a recipe for disaster. Players in their mid-to-late 20s, specifically players in need of a new situation, will be the ideal targets. Of course, the Celtics could also choose to blow things up and begin building from the ground up. That decision would situate Tatum as the unquestioned superstar on the roster, with a team designed to bring the best out of him, both as a scorer and playmaker. During a recent episode of "The Garden Report," the hosts discussed whether entering a full rebuilding phase is something the Celtics front office should consider as we head into the offseason. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Substack:
