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Are the Boston Celtics trying to get out of the repeater tax this offseason?

Are the Boston Celtics trying to get out of the repeater tax this offseason? The Celtics have made some major moves to get under the second apron by trading away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, letting Luke Kornet and (presumably) Al Horford walk in free agency, and cutting JD Davison. Replacing them with lower-cost players like Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang, Luka Garza, Josh Minott, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga doesn't suggest that trying to build a roster designed to win in the short-term future. Add to that the rumors that hint Boston still wants to trade away Simons and Niang, and one might come to the conclusion the Celtics are trying to get under the repeater tax after clearing the second apron. The hosts of "Havlicek Stole the Pod" linked up with the "Third Apron" host and cap expert Yossi Gozlan to try to break down what the benefits would be of such a path, how feasible it might be, as well as whether they think the Celtics' front office can pull off such a scenario -- and what it would mean for Boston's contention arc. Check it out below! Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube: