The Boston Celtics have embraced what is functionally a gap year, shedding salary with All-Star forward Jayson Tatum sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury. Nearing a payroll (including luxury taxes) well over $500 million,

Between trading away Kristaps Porzingis and losing Luke Kornet and Al Horford in free agency, Boston has little to no depth in the frontcourt. The front office has brought in some new faces to man the center position, but they aren't exactly viable options.

The Boston Celtics are facing a gap year after Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles, having traded two key pieces from their 2024 championship roster. To shed salary this summer, Boston traded both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.