The Boston Celtics are not trying to hide their attempts to save as much money as possible. Multiple trades this offseason have cleared the books a but, but as it stands, the team still has a tax bill of over $12 million. Sounds like pocket change to billionaires if you ask me, but what do I know?
That luxury tax bill will more than likely be the deciding factor on who stays and who goes at the trade deadline this year. After acquiring Anfernee Simons and his expiring contract this offseason, the team immediately turned around, looking to offload that $27 million, which would get them comfortably below the line — and I don't think this mindset will change for Rich Gotham, Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm throughout the season.