Some. But the reward down the road would far outweigh any risk. The Celtics could still probably make a playoff push without Tatum, but next season is going to be a transition year for Boston.

Therefore, he has this summer, the 2026 trade deadline, and next summer to make the necessary moves to get Boston back on track. As such, the Celtics aren't operating under a stringent time frame.

The Celtics and the Blazers reportedly agreed to a trade back on June 23, with Boston landing Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks for sending Holiday to Portland.

The Boston Celtics remain active during the NBA offseason, discussing deals with several teams as they try to retool their roster. This summer, the Celtics already moved on from key veterans ...

With the Celtics shedding an extra $8.7 million in salary and addressing their biggest need, this could be a no-brainer for Boston.

The Boston Celtics recently signed a Minnesota Timberwolves forward to a two-year, $5 million deal in what is already proving to be an eventful free agency period around the league. The 22-year ...

Dec 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) in the second half at TD Garden.