The Celtics just created more optionality. That could help them defy the odds this season.
After consecutive campaigns over the second apron, they're motivated to gain flexibility. However, the north star for the 18-time NBA champions is raising banners to the TD Garden rafters.
Their outlook for 2025-26 is that it projects as a gap year. That has fed into moves like their recent flurry of activity, which included trading Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz.