Just how different will the Boston Celtics roster be next season?
Just how different will the Boston Celtics roster be next season? The Celtics are projected to make some moves this offseason to lessen the impact of their looming historic payroll and tax bill, set to check in at close to a half-billion dollars as currently constructed.
But which players are most likely going to be playing for new teams (or no teams) for the NBA's 2025-26 regular season, and which might still be suiting up for Boston on Opening Night? With the injuries to the Celtics' star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown muddying up how the team's front office might be looking at the situation, there could be little change -- or quite a lot.
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The folks behind the "WEEI Boston's Sports Original" YouTube channel put together a clip from their "Greg Hill" show to talk it over with guest Megan Ottolini. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about how the team might look at the start of next season.
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