Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser future with Celtics just made painfully clear

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics | Winslow Townson/GettyImages Change has been a constant for the Boston Celtics this summer. After a series of second-apron-inspired moves, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Luke Kornet, and presumably Al Horford will be playing for new teams this season.

Boston’s desire to slip below the second-apron threshold and avoid the significant basketball penalties that accompany being overspenders has been well represented all offseason. As of today, Aug. 27, 2025, the Cs are $7.4 million below that line, but still float above the first apron by $4 million, and the luxury tax by $12 million.

Though avoiding either or both of those isn’t a must by any means, it…