Celtics Reshape Roster Amid Tatum Injury, Missed Stars

The Boston Celtics have made major offseason roster changes, driven by financial constraints and Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, resulting in the departures of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and the acquisitions of Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. Boston's attempts to add stars like Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal were unsuccessful, as Lillard returned to Portland and Beal signed with the Clippers. The team remains engaged in trade discussions involving Simons and Niang, recently holding talks with the Memphis Grizzlies, though no deals have been finalized. Simons is seen as a possible trade piece for players such as PJ Washington or Kevin Huerter, but his scoring could also be valuable during Tatum's recovery. The Celtics are reportedly monitoring opportunities for a major trade, including a potential pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo if he becomes available. These moves are intended to balance financial discipline with maintaining competitiveness until Tatum returns.