Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26, part 2

[Fierce1]

I think Quaintance, Ngomba, Haugh, Lendenborg or maybe Peat are the more realistic targets…even if we do go full tank. The odds of boozer are pretty slim.

100% Boozer is a long shot.

And even if the Cs get Boozer, he's not a Center!

Boozer can play PF or C.

He's about 6'9", 245 lbs, 7'0" wingspan. Basically exact same measurements as Horford.

Boozer is pretty much the best rebounder in this draft too.

Guys who are 6'9" or taller *and* over 240 lbs can pretty much always play C..especially if they have a wingspan of 7'0" or taller. Not to mention being an elite rebounder and adequate shot blocker.

Don't disagree with you about Boozer's talent and the ability to maybe play Center, but come on, it's a very long shot.

[celtxman]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

[brackdan70]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

Have to have young guys on cheap contracts or rookie contracts that contribute.
Some of Walsh,Queta, Minott, Scheierman, Garza might be part of the answer. Pritchard is a great example.
Being in the repeater tax is not a huge problem as long as you stay in the first two tiers. There is a big jump in the third tier. I think the Celtics are in a place to manage that with huge tax bills and still put a contender together.
Now resetting…they can get under the tax this year by shedding 12.1 million. They could do this pretty easily but probably have to give up at least a couple seconds.
Next year, if they draft in the teens and add two minimum guys. They still have about 11-12 million in room under the tax.
So it’s very doable, but some young guys have to step up. Walsh is really promising. I think Hugo as well. Queta is a clear solid rotation center and possibly a starter on a contender. I like Minott.
We still have a hole in need a big better than Garza. That’s where Brad will earn his money…finding that dude.

[jmr07019]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

You're dont. If you want to reset the repeater tax then the window for championship contention would be the following 3 years after it's been reset.

[Fierce1]

We're not even sure the Cs want to reset the repeater or they're content to stay in the 1st apron.

This is what makes it difficult to speculate because we don't know what direction the Cs are headed when it comes to the salary cap.

[Celts17Pride]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

You're dont. If you want to reset the repeater tax then the window for championship contention would be the following 3 years after it's been reset.

Too late for this version of the Celtics. If you are going to do that then you move DWhite and Brown. Celtics have given no indication that they are doing that

[djFan71]

There’s still benefit to ducking this year and going over next year. One is just purely financial savings this year. Pay less and get the payout from ihe tax teams this year. Bank that for future years.

The second is it gives you a newer mark for twice in 4 years. You could duck this year, do 2 years in, and duck again if disaster happens. Not that you plan to do it, but why not have the option? You can’t duck twice if you haven’t ducked once, so why not take the chance to duck once while you can? As long as you’re not spending assets or making it harder to build a team next year, it’s a worthy goal.

I don’t think it’s a mandate or must do, but if done well, it could make a lot of sense.

[playa-hater]

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How do you compete for championships and do this?

By getting a real talent via the lottery ..

[celtxman]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

You're dont. If you want to reset the repeater tax then the window for championship contention would be the following 3 years after it's been reset.

Yes. This is what I'm getting to. Who gets to tell Tatum, Brown and DWhite they won't be a championship contender for another year?

[jmr07019]

Sure the Celtics can get under the luxury tax this season. But some here seem to feel that getting under that tax this season solves the repeater tax problem. They have to be under in 2 out of 4 seasons to get out of the repeater tax. How do you compete for championships and do this?

You're dont. If you want to reset the repeater tax then the window for championship contention would be the following 3 years after it's been reset.

Yes. This is what I'm getting to. Who gets to tell Tatum, Brown and DWhite they won't be a championship contender for another year?

I've been against the idea the entire time. I went to the game last night. 2 beers and a slice of pizza was $55. I don't want to here about the tax bill.

[Celts17Pride]

NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea:

Dallas Mavericks get: Anfernee Simons (from Celtics), Haywood Highsmith (from Nets)

Boston Celtics get: Daniel Gafford (from Mavericks), $27.7 million trade exception (Anfernee Simons)

Brooklyn Nets get: Klay Thompson (from Mavericks), Dwight Powell (from Mavericks), Rights to Yam Madar (No. 47 in 2020, from Celtics), 2026 second-rounder (via Celtics), 2030 Philadelphia 76ers second-rounder (via Mavericks), 2031 protected Houston Rockets second-rounder (via Celtics), 3.98 million (from Mavericks), $3.98 million (from Celtics)


Sign me up for this one. Celtics would have two large TPE's for next year $27.7 million and $22 million plus more depth at center. Celtics keep all their first round picks. Too good to be true.

[Larry_Russell]

NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea:

Dallas Mavericks get: Anfernee Simons (from Celtics), Haywood Highsmith (from Nets)

Boston Celtics get: Daniel Gafford (from Mavericks), $27.7 million trade exception (Anfernee Simons)

Brooklyn Nets get: Klay Thompson (from Mavericks), Dwight Powell (from Mavericks), Rights to Yam Madar (No. 47 in 2020, from Celtics), 2026 second-rounder (via Celtics), 2030 Philadelphia 76ers second-rounder (via Mavericks), 2031 protected Houston Rockets second-rounder (via Celtics), 3.98 million (from Mavericks), $3.98 million (from Celtics)


Sign me up for this one. Celtics would have two large TPE's for next year $27.7 million and $22 million plus more depth at center. Celtics keep all their first round picks. Too good to be true.

If this is even sniffing around as something that Dallas and Brooklyn would do, then I would absolutely pull the trigger.

Few more losses this year and lots of ability to add depth at seasons end.