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NBA insider hints at Celtics offseason trade plans
- The Celtics are not pursuing a blockbuster trade and are cautious about altering their core this summer.
- Boston plans to explore trade exceptions, including a $27.7 million asset, to add a big without matching salary.
- Celtics have about $180 million in guaranteed money, with non-taxpayer and bi-annual exceptions available.
- Two first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft add flexibility but budget limits could cap moves under the luxury tax.
- Brad Stevens signaled a preference for preserving the core while considering margin upgrades, not wholesale changes.
- MassLive’s offseason overview provides context on how TPEs, cap space, and 2026 draft assets shape Boston’s plan.
- Two potential tools for improvement include tradable player exceptions and the mid-level or bi-annual exceptions.
- Cap considerations like the luxury tax and first apron could influence whether Boston uses a traded player exception.
- The Celtics will balance big-picture growth with roster stability as they evaluate roster changes.
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