2025 Offseason Trade and Free Agency Thread (Wow this is fun!)

[FlyBono]

No rush in trading KP because the Cs have until trade deadline to move him.

If KP's healthy, he will help JB, White, and PP lead the Celtics to 45-50 wins.

Who knows, if KP plays well, Cs might not trade him at all.

You have to admit KP’s value is higher now in the offseason…
To risky due to injury keeping him around to the deadline…

He wasn’t a factor in 24 and 25 needs to go

[djFan71]

Let’s say KP plays 60 games at 18/6r/1.8b
Similar to his career efficiency and as usual solid in impact metrics. What would/ could the Celtics sign him for in free agency. Could they get him for 2/50?
Or is he getting over 30/year again?

I work on the extension this summer and try to get him in a 2/$30m, maybe $40m max. If he doesn’t agree, I move him. He loves BOS and I doubt anyone goes more than MLE due to health.

[Fierce1]

No rush in trading KP because the Cs have until trade deadline to move him.

If KP's healthy, he will help JB, White, and PP lead the Celtics to 45-50 wins.

Who knows, if KP plays well, Cs might not trade him at all.

You have to admit KP’s value is higher now in the offseason…
To risky due to injury keeping him around to the deadline…

He wasn’t a factor in 24 and 25 needs to go

I'm not against trading KP now.

All I'm saying is the Cs have until trade deadline to move him.

It's not a good deal if the Cs have to add a sweetener just for a trade to happen.

If there's no good offer right now then wait.

[brackdan70]

Let’s say KP plays 60 games at 18/6r/1.8b
Similar to his career efficiency and as usual solid in impact metrics. What would/ could the Celtics sign him for in free agency. Could they get him for 2/50?
Or is he getting over 30/year again?

I work on the extension this summer and try to get him in a 2/$30m, maybe $40m max. If he doesn’t agree, I move him. He loves BOS and I doubt anyone goes more than MLE due to health.

I like that idea. Call Brad

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

With the East so wide open next season, a team like Atlanta should go all out on Jaylen Brown...

[Fierce1]

After KD to Houston and OKC winning a chip, I doubt the Spurs are not thinking about Jaylen Brown.

[Celtics_Champs]

Why the hell did Toronto get rid of Pascal, Siakam and OG Adonoby??

For a chance at KD

KD has ruined so many teams lol

[ConstableGeneva]

What a cruel way for your Cinderella run to end. Need better glass slippers next time. Get well soon, Hali. That's my dude! He showed the world what he can do in the big stage.

This championship by OKC is well-deserved though. They were the best and most consistent team from start to finish. One of the best single-season teams you'll ever find, esp on the defensive end. Kudos to their coaches and players. Presti also finally got one. Can't imagine myself being that patient of a GM.

[Shak_Celts]

Let the games begin!






Do something Brad!!! ANYTHING!!! I’m already bored now that the season is over!!!

[cl2117]

Indiana traded #23 to the Pelicans for their 2026 first back.... LAST WEEK!

What insane timing for that deal to get done. It felt weird that the Pelicans were making that move basically 2 weeks before the draft, as if they needed to acquire #23 in order to make another deal that hasn't transpired (at least yet). And then for the Pacers they were just kind of kicking the can down the road as this saves them a bit of money in the short-term, but holy **** talk about great timing.

Obviously the Hali injury is devastating, especially in game 7 of the Finals, it's hard to imagine worse circumstances but getting that pick back less than a week before he goes down has to be some element of silver lining/consolation (neither word feels like the right adjective but you know what I mean).

What a kick in the pants for the Pelicans as well. Could have the rights to both Milwaukee and Indiana's picks next year with Hali and Dame already basically out for the season and their own team already a **** show. Feasible that they end up with 3 top 10 picks in the same draft which just so happens to be a strong one. Rough.

[165bows]

Indiana traded #23 to the Pelicans for their 2026 first back.... LAST WEEK!

What insane timing for that deal to get done. It felt weird that the Pelicans were making that move basically 2 weeks before the draft, as if they needed to acquire #23 in order to make another deal that hasn't transpired (at least yet). And then for the Pacers they were just kind of kicking the can down the road as this saves them a bit of money in the short-term, but holy **** talk about great timing.

Obviously the Hali injury is devastating, especially in game 7 of the Finals, it's hard to imagine worse circumstances but getting that pick back less than a week before he goes down has to be some element of silver lining/consolation (neither word feels like the right adjective but you know what I mean).

What a kick in the pants for the Pelicans as well. Could have the rights to both Milwaukee and Indiana's picks next year with Hali and Dame already basically out for the season and their own team already a **** show. Feasible that they end up with 3 top 10 picks in the same draft which just so happens to be a strong one. Rough.

I’m going out on a limb saying that won’t be the only shortsighted move New Otleans makes this year.

[cl2117]

Indiana traded #23 to the Pelicans for their 2026 first back.... LAST WEEK!

What insane timing for that deal to get done. It felt weird that the Pelicans were making that move basically 2 weeks before the draft, as if they needed to acquire #23 in order to make another deal that hasn't transpired (at least yet). And then for the Pacers they were just kind of kicking the can down the road as this saves them a bit of money in the short-term, but holy **** talk about great timing.

Obviously the Hali injury is devastating, especially in game 7 of the Finals, it's hard to imagine worse circumstances but getting that pick back less than a week before he goes down has to be some element of silver lining/consolation (neither word feels like the right adjective but you know what I mean).

What a kick in the pants for the Pelicans as well. Could have the rights to both Milwaukee and Indiana's picks next year with Hali and Dame already basically out for the season and their own team already a **** show. Feasible that they end up with 3 top 10 picks in the same draft which just so happens to be a strong one. Rough.

I’m going out on a limb saying that won’t be the only shortsighted move New Otleans makes this year.

I want Brad's first call every morning and last call every night to be Joe Dumars. Call him at lunch too. Just be first in line next time they decide they want to make a move. And while on those calls he should be simultaneously texting Nico Harrison Jrue and KP defensive highlights.

[chrisab123]

With the East so wide open next season, a team like Atlanta should go all out on Jaylen Brown...

Or and hear me out…a team like the Celtics who won the title 12 months ago could roll with a guy like Jaylen until Tatum gets back and take advantage of a wide open Eastern Conference.

[Memokerobi]

Hope no one still thinks we’ll need to attach picks to move Jrue

[Fierce1]

With the East so wide open next season, a team like Atlanta should go all out on Jaylen Brown...

Or and hear me out…a team like the Celtics who won the title 12 months ago could roll with a guy like Jaylen until Tatum gets back and take advantage of a wide open Eastern Conference.

Not saying you're wrong, but OKC is a bad matchup for the Cs.

When the Cs lost to OKC at home, in the regular, JT had one of his best games this season.

It wasn't enough as OKC really capitalized on every bad shot the Cs took and made the Cs pay for every mistake they made.

The Cs are just not efficient enough and smart enough to beat OKC.

Right now the standard is OKC.

So if the Cs are not on the same level as OKC, might as well try something else.

[chrisab123]

With the East so wide open next season, a team like Atlanta should go all out on Jaylen Brown...

Or and hear me out…a team like the Celtics who won the title 12 months ago could roll with a guy like Jaylen until Tatum gets back and take advantage of a wide open Eastern Conference.

Not saying you're wrong, but OKC is a bad matchup for the Cs.

When the Cs lost to OKC at home, in the regular, JT had one of his best games this season.

It wasn't enough as OKC really capitalized on every bad shot the Cs took and made the Cs pay for every mistake they made.

The Cs are just not efficient enough and smart enough to beat OKC.

Right now the standard is OKC.

So if the Cs are not on the same level as OKC, might as well try something else.

Retooling is fine. Adding another dimension is fine. But trading Brown for the sake of getting the contract out of here and trying something new is knee jerk. You try something new by trading KP or Jrue to extend your window which is still wide open as long as you have JT White and Brown. If you trade Brown you’re going to be in a slightly better situation than Milwaukee in 2 years only because you have younger talent and all your picks except the one owed to SAS.

I can’t see Boston blowing it up around Tatum and Tatum playing good soldier for more than a year. He’s under contract so they can deal with him or whatever but when a player asks out they usually get what they want.

OKC is a bad matchup if the Celtics don’t have the P&R going to Zingis. If they were healthy going into the playoffs I’m not sure we aren’t sitting here this morning and celebrating back to back titles. Jrue was hurt, Zingis was hurt, Jaylen was clearly hurt if he needed surgery. If Joe needed to learn something it’s give the bench more run.

The key this year to all of the moves they’ll make is Hauser. He’s going to get moved but depending what they get for him will kind of dictate where they go. Maybe he’s in a package with Jrue and someone else. Who knows?

[Fierce1]

Or and hear me out…a team like the Celtics who won the title 12 months ago could roll with a guy like Jaylen until Tatum gets back and take advantage of a wide open Eastern Conference.

Not saying you're wrong, but OKC is a bad matchup for the Cs.

When the Cs lost to OKC at home, in the regular, JT had one of his best games this season.

It wasn't enough as OKC really capitalized on every bad shot the Cs took and made the Cs pay for every mistake they made.

The Cs are just not efficient enough and smart enough to beat OKC.

Right now the standard is OKC.

So if the Cs are not on the same level as OKC, might as well try something else.

Retooling is fine. Adding another dimension is fine. But trading Brown for the sake of getting the contract out of here and trying something new is knee jerk. You try something new by trading KP or Jrue to extend your window which is still wide open as long as you have JT White and Brown. If you trade Brown you’re going to be in a slightly better situation than Milwaukee in 2 years only because you have younger talent and all your picks except the one owed to SAS.

I can’t see Boston blowing it up around Tatum and Tatum playing good soldier for more than a year. He’s under contract so they can deal with him or whatever but when a player asks out they usually get what they want.

I agree that trading JB just for the sake of getting out of the contract is wrong.

We're on the same page on that.

I would only move JB for Giannis or the #2 pick and great offer from the Spurs.

Keeping JB is the safe move, but I don't believe the Cs will be getting Banner 19 in the near future with the Jays leading the way.

As one of JT's biggest fan, I have to admit that JT and JB are lacking in the bball IQ department.

[celtxman]

I'm really in the middle on trading JB. I do think that an offer "we can't refuse" to trade him is possible .

[Celticlifer]

Lacking in IQ, come on. They're record as a twosome is incredible. Lots of knee jerk going on here.

[chrisab123]

I'm really in the middle on trading JB. I do think that an offer "we can't refuse" to trade him is possible .

Yeah. Aside from Cooper Flagg I’m just not sold on anyone in this draft. I understand people hype up Harper but he hasn’t played and excelled against really good competition and didn’t elevate his teammates at Rutgers. Again his team other than him and Bailey had very little talent but you should have finished with a better record than 15-17. Especially if you have two possible top three picks on your roster.

Him and Castle for Brown is a grass might not be greener on the other side type trade. Next year’s draft is a class where there are some franchise players by most accounts. So if you’re going to trade him for draft picks then do it next year. If not then I’m not trading him for anyone other than Giannis if we’re talking about realistic players that could be traded this offseason. Obviously if Minnesota says you want Ant Man for Brown you do that trade but that’s also not realistic.