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Jrue Holiday Odd Man Out? Celtics Could Shake Up Backcourt

With the offseason underway for most of the NBA, early speculation around the Celtics suggests that Jrue Holiday may be the more likely trade candidate over fellow guard Derrick White, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

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Boston Celtics most to blame for playoff series loss to Knicks

The Boston Celtics had their hearts set on winning the 19th NBA championship in team history and bringing home the title for the second year in a row. There was no reason to believe that they were going to see that goal get flushed down the drain in their second-round matchup with the New York Knicks.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Celtics legend Paul Pierce’s epic response to Game 7 throwback vs. LeBron James

On Friday, the Boston Celtics’ season came to an end with a blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics were playing without Jayson Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the series, but they were essentially down 3-1 by the time Tatum exited the lineup.

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Celtics Facing Major Derrick White, Jrue Holiday Decision

The Boston Celtics may look to cut costs this offseason. Even if they had repeated as NBA champions, the Celtics' roster is simply too expensive to keep intact, as being above the NBA's second tax apron comes with consequences.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 18

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis Land With Lakers

The Boston Celtics' season ended unexpectedly on Friday when their division rival, the New York Knicks, defeated them in six games. It was a series that not many expected to pan out the way it did, especially with the massive injury to the best player in the series, Jayson Tatum.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 18

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Could Need Surgery This Offseason: Report

The Boston Celtics have a tough offseason ahead of them after falling short of their goal of repeating as champions. Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, while reportedly, Jaylen Brown was also playing through injury.

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / May 18

NBA Trade Idea Sends Derrick White to Franchise with 3 Championships

The Boston Celtics may have to break up their core this offseason because their payroll would reach about $500 million if no changes are made. Some believe

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Warriors linked to trade for $126 million Celtics star

After the Boston Celtics fell in Game 6 to the New York Knicks, eliminating them from the playoffs and ruining their chances at a repeat, some have debated if the team will trade some key pieces, especially due to Jayson Tatum’s serious Achilles injury.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Doctor makes ‘excellent’ prediction for Jayson Tatum’s recovery with Celtics

The Boston Celtics season unofficially ended when Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the team’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

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Massive Joe Mazzulla Mistake May Have Cost Celtics vs Knicks

The Boston Celtics' hopes of defending their NBA championship were dashed the moment star Jayson Tatum was assisted off the court at the end of Game 4.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 18

Celtics Notes: Kornet, Holiday, Brown, White

With the Celtics looking for ways to cut costs this offseason, it’s possible that re-signing Luke Kornet will be a luxury they can’t afford. The 29-year-old backup center wasn’t ready to address his future at Saturday’s exit interviews, according to Souichi Terada of MassLive.

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Jrue Holiday Wants Another Shot In Boston Despite Trade Rumors

Despite a disappointing playoff exit and swirling trade speculation, veteran guard Jrue Holiday made his intentions for the future clear: he wants to return to the Boston Celtics and make another run at a championship.

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Predicting Which Celtics Will Return Next Season

The Boston Celtics will surely look like a different team next year, given their current cap situation and disappointing series loss to the New York Knicks in six games.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 18