The Boston Celtics overhauled their roster this summer to reduce their payroll and get below the dreaded second tax apron. Their big moves included trading Kristaps Porziu0146u0121is to the Hawks and Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers, but they lost a few players in free agency. Their biggest free agency subtraction was Al Horford, who signed with the Warriors, but another big man, Luke Kornet, also left the Celtics.
Soon after free agency began (so way before Horford signed with Golden State), Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million deal with the Spurs. Kornet had the best season of his career in 2024-25, averaging 6.