Celtics' salary cap crunch looms large. Will Boston make a blockbuster trade to avoid a quarter-billion-dollar tax bill? Or could they run it back?
John Karalis breaks down potential roster moves for the Boston Celtics in this mailbag episode, analyzing trade scenarios involving Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis. The discussion covers Jayson Tatum's injury recovery, Anthony Simons as a possible trade target, and the NBA's plans for a USA vs. World All-Star format. Karalis also shares insights on WNBA fandom and Aaron Nesmith's development with the Pacers.
Tune in for expert analysis on the Celtics' financial tightrope walk and how it could reshape their championship aspirations.
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