Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26

[Fierce1]

Let's not forget the Cs had KP, Al, Luke, Queta, and Tillman the last 2 seasons.

Maybe Brad was counting on still having most them today.

Yeah I think you're right Fierce. When Brad said that he wanted Luke and Al back I believed him. Luke got outpriced unfortunately (well earned though) but I have been holding out hope for Big Al because I believed Brad when he said he wanted him back.

It's pretty frustrating though that we very easily could have Rasheer Fleming and Maxime Raynaud right now to backstop the efforts to bring Luke and Al back.

I'm not giving up total hope for Al. But now I'm wishing Brad was more open to attaching some second round picks to contracts to free up money to make a decent offer to Al.

Brad knew they werent coming back, **** every single poster on this site knew it, the media knew it, every other team knew it.

Just like Brad was definitely trading Jaylen Brown?

[jmr07019]

T'is the season not to be jolly...

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Celtics were cooked the second Tatum tore his Achilles not sure what people were expecting. I thought it was a pretty good off season given the circumstances

Yeah they really did what they need to do this offseason. People seem to think this is the team Tatum will come back to in 2026/27. There will be more flexibility next offseason. They are right where they need to be this year with the opportunity to play some young guys and see what we got, and still be somewhat competitive.
I am Glad Brad didn’t panic. I didn’t love trading 32 , but other than that he’s done a great job….and maybe that move will turn out well also.

Exactly how I feel. I’m sure Brad will address the center position over the next year and that big TPE should be useful in bringing in a rotation piece

[celticgreenie]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

[klemen44]

Brad and Zarren did amazing job with Jru and Porzingis trade. The goal was to get under 2nd apron and imo there were not a lot of options if any.

70mill 2 additional years of Jru and than saving 22 million in Porzingis trade, just amazing job.

Simmons expiring and tpe are 2 huge trade chips to find future center.

One move and Tatum back and Boston has imo better team than in Championship season.

[darrendaye]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Ideally they are trying to further scale down the cap number for this year and getting one 2 year contract at about MLE to have an opportunity to pair in trade next season.

[phincsfan]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Can Clarke for Simons get the C's a future draft pick? Maybe throw in Konchar.

They both have 2 years left but, it would be for under 20mil combined next season. Not ideal, but both are movable after the season.

It would open up some payroll for the Grizz in 26/27.

[GoCeltics123]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Can Clarke for Simons get the C's a future draft pick? Maybe throw in Konchar.

They both have 2 years left but, it would be for under 20mil combined next season. Not ideal, but both are movable after the season.

It would open up some payroll for the Grizz in 26/27.

Interesting idea but Memphis signed Ty Jerome so I doubt they’d want Simons. Maybe Niang?

[Celts17Pride]

Memphis: Niang, Tillman, Walsh
Boston: Konchar, V Williams, 2029 2nd round pick (POR)

Saves $4.5 million, maybe the Celtics sign Bassey.

Not much to work with in Memphis

[celticgreenie]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Can Clarke for Simons get the C's a future draft pick? Maybe throw in Konchar.

They both have 2 years left but, it would be for under 20mil combined next season. Not ideal, but both are movable after the season.

It would open up some payroll for the Grizz in 26/27.

Interesting idea but Memphis signed Ty Jerome so I doubt they’d want Simons. Maybe Niang?

Niang would make more sense.

I do wonder if our frequent transactions with the Grizzlies is due to Chris Wallace.

[165bows]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Can Clarke for Simons get the C's a future draft pick? Maybe throw in Konchar.

They both have 2 years left but, it would be for under 20mil combined next season. Not ideal, but both are movable after the season.

It would open up some payroll for the Grizz in 26/27.

Interesting idea but Memphis signed Ty Jerome so I doubt they’d want Simons. Maybe Niang?

Simons/Niang for Clarke/Konchar isn't a perfect fit but could work. More money for Memphis this year but saves almost enough for Boston to get out of the tax but not quite.

Morant/Wells backed up by Pope/Jerome has some pieces but isn't the deepest group possible either.

Idk except Boston and Memphis love to do deals together lol. Maybe MEM wants Tillman back too.

[redslastlaugh]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Ideally they are trying to further scale down the cap number for this year and getting one 2 year contract at about MLE to have an opportunity to pair in trade next season.

We have Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang who are expirings.
Memphis has KCP, John Konchar and Brandon Clarke who each have 2 yrs left

Anfernee Simons plus a 2nd for John Konchar, Clarke and Vince Williams saves us $6 million or so this season and gives us 3 smaller contracts (but not expirings) that maybe easier to move or just use as salary matching? An idea we've discussed on the board with Kyle Kuzma and Terance Mann as well, taking back a smaller salary figure for this season but a contract that is not expiring

[Hal14]

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A reminder to only trust legit sources like Shams, Jake Fischer Brett Siegel, etc. And not random accounts, accounts with low follower counts or accounts that appear to just be random fans..

My guess? They like Simons and moving him seems less likely since a) A Dame signing is now off the table b) there doesn't appear to be much trade market for Simons and c) we can do a much smaller move to duck under the 2nd apron, such as moving someone like JD, Walsh or Tillman

So I think that's what we'll do. Keep Simons and move 1 of those smaller contracts to duck under 2nd apron. See how things go and maybe move a larger salary (like Simons or Niang) closer to trade deadline..

[djFan71]

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A reminder to only trust legit sources like Shams, Jake Fischer Brett Siegel, etc. And not random accounts, accounts with low follower counts or accounts that appear to just be random fans..

My guess? They like Simons and moving him seems less likely since a) A Dame signing is now off the table b) there doesn't appear to be much trade market for Simons and c) we can do a much smaller move to duck under the 2nd apron, such as moving someone like JD, Walsh or Tillman

So I think that's what we'll do. Keep Simons and move 1 of those smaller contracts to duck under 2nd apron. See how things go and maybe move a larger salary (like Simons or Niang) closer to trade deadline..

Seems about right at this point unless someone comes knocking after other pieces fall. Kuminga & Horford are the ones I can see cascading into other moves. Probably a few others. Tough to see how that results in a huge Simons market, but you never know how the dominos fall.

Feels tight for JD, tbh. We could probably go into the season with him, he's not fully guaranteed until 1/10/26. So, something else probably needs to happen before then to duck the 2nd or he gets released at that point - unless he's killing it.

Walsh I think you gotta keep. Heck, maybe even start him (different convo, lol, but I like 1 token starter and keeping a stronger guy for the bench).

Tillman would cost a 2nd to dump on his own. So I doubt that's it unless a) part of a larger deal, b) nothing else happens and JD is looking good by 1/10. For b, it's a 2nd to keep JD over X if he's earned it.

EDIT: Niang might have a small market as well. 2nd or young flier / both. More likely we keep him.

[Curmudgeon]

The current market for Simons is apparently not a seller's market. But that may change as the deadline approaches.

[Fierce1]

The current market for Simons is apparently not a seller's market. But that may change as the deadline approaches.

Glad you're getting it now.

Again, patience is the key when it comes to Simons.

[Celts17Pride]

Brett sharing some insight:

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A reminder to only trust legit sources like Shams, Jake Fischer Brett Siegel, etc. And not random accounts, accounts with low follower counts or accounts that appear to just be random fans..

My guess? They like Simons and moving him seems less likely since a) A Dame signing is now off the table b) there doesn't appear to be much trade market for Simons and c) we can do a much smaller move to duck under the 2nd apron, such as moving someone like JD, Walsh or Tillman

So I think that's what we'll do. Keep Simons and move 1 of those smaller contracts to duck under 2nd apron. See how things go and maybe move a larger salary (like Simons or Niang) closer to trade deadline..

Hal, Simons will be gone if not before the season then definitely at the mid-season trade deadline. Come to terms with it now, it will be better for you later. Celtics trying to reduce payroll, Simons will be moved.

[Fierce1]

It's an improvement because previously it was stated that Simons will be gone by July 6.

Now Simons has a chance to make it to Feb. 2026.

[Celticlifer]

The last time we traded for a prolific scoring guard who couldn't play defense it worked out pretty good. See IT.

[Fierce1]

The last time we traded for a prolific scoring guard who couldn't play defense it worked out pretty good. See IT.

Indiana was never a great defensive team last season and they won 50 games.

Today's NBA is more about scoring and pace.

[phincsfan]

Jake Fischer: As we discussed, I think the Celtics are still very active in taking trade calls—maybe even making trade calls. There was some conversation last week between Memphis and Boston about something. We’re still looking to track down more info on that. But rival teams are definitely still under the impression that Boston is looking for deals involving both Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang:

We've done plenty of business with Memphis in the past, no surprise there.

Can Clarke for Simons get the C's a future draft pick? Maybe throw in Konchar.

They both have 2 years left but, it would be for under 20mil combined next season. Not ideal, but both are movable after the season.

It would open up some payroll for the Grizz in 26/27.

Interesting idea but Memphis signed Ty Jerome so I doubt they’d want Simons. Maybe Niang?

I threw Simons name out there because of that Fischer report, losing Bane's scoring and they have some cap space.