Celtics would be forced to make painful decision in rumored NBA expansion draft

If the Celtics can only protect 8 players, they're going to have some tough calls to make

May 25, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens coaches his team against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter of game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesFor the past few years, it has felt like the buzz around NBA expansion has been building, but for whatever reason, it has taken a back seat lately. But that changed on Monday, as Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reported that he is hearing the NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote on possible expansion this…