The Celtics wrapped up the 2024–25 regular season with a strong 61–21 record, good for a .744 winning percentage and a dominant 39–13 run in the Eastern Conference. They averaged over 116 points per game, moved the ball well with 26.1 assists, and stayed solid defensively. But after back-to-back years of 60+ wins, Boston fans are asking the same question again: what’s next?

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks on X, this summer, for the Celtics, was all about one thing: “a summer of savings and reshaping their roster.” And it shows. The numbers tell the story better than anything. Just a few weeks ago, on June 15, the Celtics were staring down a combined projected salary + luxury tax bill of $540 million. Fast forward to August 5, and that number’s down to $239 million. That’s not a minor

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