The Celtics were heading for a cap crunch even with Tatum, but the bills and penalties would have been worth it for a team contending for a title. Without Tatum, it's fair to wonder if Boston ...

The projected salary cap for the 2025-26 NBA season is set at $124.6 million. Boston's payroll is an estimated $227 million right now, according to Spotrac. That total salary is for is for just 11 ...

At this point, the Celtics are $4.5 million below the second apron, $7.4 million over the first apron, and $15.4 million over the luxury tax. It will be difficult for the Celtics to cut more while ...

Celtics The Celtics have 12 players under contract and lots of restrictions due to their payroll. So, what’s next? By Adam Himmelsbach Globe Staff,Updated May 19, 2025, 8:48 a.m.

The Celtics are expected to be busy as they need to shed salary cap space this summer, putting them in a state of uncertainty. The C’s not only are looking to cut costs, but they also know ...