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Given the hand they were dealt, the Boston Celtics have maneuvered brilliantly to start the offseason. They had a goal to trim down their payroll and get under the second apron, and they’re almost there after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, respectively.

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Celtics Rumors: NBA Insider Makes Major Jaylen Brown Trade Prediction

The Boston Celtics wasted no time in making significant changes to their roster for the upcoming season. Entering the offseason, the Celtics desperately need to make changes in order to avoid another year of being under the second apron regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 4

Celtics Owner Reveals Players Families Didn't Want Ex-Celtic in 2024 Title Parade

Kendrick Perkins won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics back in 2008 when he was a core member of the squad led by Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Calls Mount for Al Horford to Change Decision After Jonas Valanciunas News

Boston Celtics center Al Horford still remains a free agent days after NBA Free Agency started. While it hasn't been made official, all signs point toward an eventual agreement with the Golden State Warriors.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 4

Celtics Expected to Lose All-Star to Warriors in Shocking Move

One of the players that Celtics general manager Brad Stevens mentioned as a priority to keep this offseason was Al Horford. Both he and Luke Kornet were seen as guys they wanted to keep.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 4

All-Star Free Agent Guard Has Interest in Joining Celtics: Report

The Boston Celtics have undergone changes this offseason like no other. Although they still have their two best players on their side, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, they have lost a ton of their key pieces. Of the notable players they've lost thus far via free agency or trade, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet stand out.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 4

Wyc Grousbeck: Celtics Players Didn't Want Kendrick Perkins On The Championship Parade In 2024

Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck recently appeared in an episode of Jeff Teague's 'Club 520' podcast that was recorded during the Fanatics Fest and spoke about their veteran Kendrick Perkins.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Boston Celtics History

An All-Star four of the last five years, Jaylen Brown turns 29 years old on October 24. The 2024 NBA Playoffs saw the 6-foot-6 forward win both Eastern Conference Finals and Finals MVP.

Al Horford News / Hoops Wire / July 4

Al Horford Expected To Sign With Warriors

Al Horford is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Horford is an unrestricted free agent. Horford appeared in 60 games for the Boston Celtics last season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 4

Celtics' Veteran Considering Potential Retirement Amid Lakers And Warriors Interest

Al Horford, an 18-year veteran and an NBA champion, could potentially end his career this summer as sources claim the 39-year-old veteran is considering retiring from the league.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Jordan Tatum 3 ‘Cloud 0’ coming July 2025

Winning the NBA Championship is a feeling like none other, commonly described as being on “Cloud 9” for quite some time after the pressure of an entire city has been lifted.

Kenneth Lofton News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Boston Celtics Sign Popular Former NBA Player To Summer League Roster

Kenneth Lofton Jr. most recently played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. He finished that year with averages of 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 29.2% from the three-point range in 21 games.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 3

New Report on Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Trade Decision

Since trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics have had a pretty quiet offseason. They have signed their draft picks on top of signing Luka Garza and Josh Minott, but haven't made any significant moves.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Warriors Receive Al Horford Update Amid Retirement Decision

Even at 39 years old, Al Horford is one of the best big men remaining in free agency. The Boston Celtics center is coming off a season where he averaged nine points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 42.3% from the field and 36.3% from three.

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Celtics Add Promising Forward to Summer League Roster

The Boston Celtics are in the middle of a roster overhaul this offseason. They have already traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this summer so that they could get under the second apron.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Paul Pierce drops Kevin Garnett-Celtics’ NBA Finals admission

Paul Pierce believes the Boston Celtics were poised for another NBA championship in 2009 — if not for Kevin Garnett’s injury. On a recent episode of Podcast P with Paul George, the Hall of Famer and Celtics legend reflected on the team’s chances that season had Garnett remained healthy.

Damian Lillard News / Celtics Life / July 3

Celtics reportedly one of 3 teams interested in Damian Lillard

In what Brian Windhorst described compared to memortgaging your mortgage in order or purchase a sports car, the Milwaukee Bucks waived and stretched the remaining years owed on Damian Lillard's supermax contract yesterday in order to sign Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Damian Lillard reportedly has mutual interest with surprising team

After parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard might be headed even further east.

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Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / July 2

Boston Celtics: Rebuilding Or Reloading?

In what has been a whirlwind start to the 2025 NBA offseason, the Boston Celtics have been at the forefront of NBA news so far this summer. These moves have highlighted the need for the team to remain under the second apron regarding their salary cap.

Jalen Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Former Baylor forward to sign camp deal with Celtics

The Celtics have added free agent forward Jalen Bridges to their Summer League squad and plan to bring him to training camp to compete for a roster spot, sources inform Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 2

Wyc Grousbeck confirms former Celtics champion was banned from 2024 celebrations

The former Celtics champion has become one of the more outspoken members of the NBA media in recent years.

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Derrick White News / Fastbreak on SI / July 2

NBA Fans Send Love To Celtics Star Derrick White

Derrick White has been one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics for the last three seasons. On Wednesday, the former Colorado star is celebrating his 31st birthday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why Damian Lillard shouldn't rush free-agency decision

Damian Lillard already has suitors lined up after his surprising release from the Milwaukee Bucks, but he has few reasons to hurry and make a decision.

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