Celtics Given Big Update on Kristaps Porzingis Future
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The Boston Celtics are in a strange place as the NBA offseason gets started. Boston has one of the best rosters in the entire league, but due to heavy financial problems, the Celtics are likely to break up the core.
Many insiders around the NBA believe that the Celtics will look to shed salary this summer, and it could cause major hits to the roster. Star center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday are among the biggest names being talked about, and it could see them both be moved.
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Holiday still has three years left on his deal, and due to his age, his contract could be tough to move. But Porzingis may be easier, and the Celtics could elect to move the All-Star big man.
However, according to NBA contributor Evan Sidery of Forbes, there is a thought around the league that Boston will need to increase draft capital to part with Porzingis. The star center is owed $30.7 million next year, but is on an expiring deal.
The prevailing thought among league executives is the Celtics will need to include draft capital in a trade offloading Kristaps Porzingis' $30.7 million expiring contract.
Boston is very open to moving Porzingis as their top goal will be to dodge the second apron this offseason. pic.twitter.com/D0LIaPXDvw — Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 9, 2025
If the Celtics do have to move extra draft capital to move Porzingis, it could limit any potential trades. Even on an expiring deal, Porzingis may be seen as a negative asset.
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When he is healthy, Porzingis is among the best centers in the NBA. But his inability to stay on the court has cost the Celtics, and opposing teams could be wary of trading for him.
Last season, Porzingis was limited to jsut 42 games during the regular season. However, Porzingis averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line in those games.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Porzingis has suffered a major injury in his leg. MoreBut in the playoffs, his availability hindered the Celtics once again. The big man missed time due to a mysterious illness, and he was hardly effective for Boston.
The Celtics likely don't want to give up on Porzingis, but his injury history remains concerning. Boston has to avoid going over the second apron tax line again this season, and it could cause a star like Porzingis to be traded.
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