Boston Celtics’ biggest changes for 2025-26 NBA season, including trading Jrue Holiday

Biggest additions to the Boston Celtics’ roster

In Tatum’s absence, Jaylen Brown is expected to be the primary star for the team. Many believe Brown is not ready for such responsibility during the 2025-26 season.

Despite a cloud of doubt hovering over the C’s head, the front office has made a few additions to the roster to help Brown.

Here are all the additions made by the Celtics ahead of the upcoming season:

The arrival of Anfernee Simons is undoubtedly the most exciting move made by GM Brad Stevens. Now, it’s up to Mazzulla to figure out a place for Simons in the Celtics’ lineup for the 2025-26 season.

Biggest departures from the Boston Celtics’ roster

With the NBA’s second apron rules as strict as they are right now, the Celtics had to blow up their championship core to save on the luxury tax.

As a result, the Celtics parted ways with defensive juggernaut Jrue Holiday. They also traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks.

Keeping that in mind, here are all the departures from the Celtics’ roster this summer:

It seems like the Celtics are committing to taking a gap year until Tatum returns from injury. But it will be interesting to see if the players on the roster feel the same about the upcoming season.