Boston Celtics open to offers for nearly every player as Jaylen Brown and Derrick White emerge as top trade candidates

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The Boston Celtics had a target on their backs all season long. They were the odds-on favorites to repeat as champions-a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since the Durant-led Warriors won back-to-back titles a few years ago. Everything was lining up for them until the playoffs began. The New York Knicks didn’t just knock them out in Game 6; they crushed them by 38 points, sending Boston packing in humiliating fashion. To make matters worse, Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in that game, an injury that will keep him out for nine to 12 months.

That’s basically the whole next season gone for their star player. Suddenly, the Celtics’ future looks much murkier, and Jaylen Brown is stepping into the spotlight as the man who will carry the load. Fresh off knee surgery on Wednesday, he’s expected to be ready by training camp. But man, that’s a lot of pressure as the team has a 125-40 record over the past two seasons – the only team with over 60 wins per season during that time.

Who’s Staying, Who’s Going in Boston?

Word is getting around that the Celtics might be ready to shake things up. ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed some interesting information: Boston is willing to listen to offers for almost everyone on the roster, except for Tatum, of course. Jaylen Brown is probably safe, too, but Charania made it clear that if a blockbuster deal comes their way, the front office might not say no.

“Are teams calling with serious offers about Brown and Derrick White? You bet they are,” Charania said. “The Celtics don’t want to move them, but if something huge lands on the table, they’ve got to think it over.” Talks are heating up, especially after the draft, and it has fans buzzing.

Two players who might not stick around are Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziis. Holiday turns 35 next week and is pulling in $32.4 million-that’s a hefty salary for a team that might be rethinking its direction. He’s still a stud, though, and plenty of teams would jump at the chance to add him. Then there’s Porzingis, who’s set to earn $30.7 million next season. The problem is that he’s been injured quite a bit since he joined the NBA in 2015. If Boston is looking to free up cash or acquire new players, these two could be packing their bags.

A Winning Tradition at Risk

There’s no question that the Celtics have been a force lately. Since falling to Steph Curry and the Warriors in the 2020-21 Finals, they’ve piled up 269 wins, more than anyone else in the league. The Nuggets trail them by 14 victories. Boston has also secured an 11-year playoff streak, their best run since the Larry Bird era from 1979 to 1993, when they won three championships in five Finals appearances.

That’s a legacy worth bragging about. However, with Tatum sidelined and trade talks heating up, this roster could look completely different by the time next season starts. It’s still early, but the vibe in Boston is changing-and not everyone loves it.

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