How the Boston Celtics brilliantly avoided NBA tax penalties by breaking up their championship core and brilliant free agency moves.

According to a memo sent to NBA teams obtained by ESPN, next year’s salary cap is expected to rise to $156.4 million.

📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Celtics salary cap space By trading both Porzingis and Holiday, the Celtics shed themselves of two major contracts for the 2025-26 season.

At this point, the Celtics are $4.5 million below the second apron, $7.4 million over the first apron, and $15.4 million over the luxury tax. It will be difficult for the Celtics to cut more while ...

Celtics The Celtics have 12 players under contract and lots of restrictions due to their payroll. So, what’s next? By Adam Himmelsbach Globe Staff,Updated May 19, 2025, 8:48 a.m.

The projected salary cap for the 2025-26 NBA season is set at $124.6 million. Boston's payroll is an estimated $227 million right now, according to Spotrac.

Realistically, the Celtics won't have the cap flexibility needed to be major players in 2025 free agency. Even if Boston decides to move off of Porzingis, fans should expect Stevens to go after ...

The salary cap has crunched down on the Celtics again. This time, backup center Luke Kornet is headed out of Boston, agreeing to sign with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA free agency on Monday. The ...

The Celtics will have their 2032 first-round NBA Draft pick frozen if their payroll exceeds the 2024-25 second apron, which could range anywhere from $191.9 million (five percent) and $201 million ...