The Boston Celtics are experiencing this in real time as former first round draft pick Aaron Nesmith is currently starring for the Indiana Pacers. More Boston Celtics news: 5 Changes the Celtics Need to Make in Offseason Nesmith is coming off a 30-point effort in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in which his Pacers mounted a furious comeback en route to an overtime win on the road versus the New York Knicks.

If a player is seriously injured, his team can apply for the disabled-player exception to replace him. An NBA-designed physician would have to determine that the player is “substantially more like than not” to be out through June 15 next season for it to be granted.

Kristaps Porzingis can be a key trade piece for the Celtics this offseason as they prepare for a season without Jayson Tatum.

The Boston Celtics are going to have some changes with their roster next season. The same team that won the title in 2023-24 and came back in 2024-25 will not be returning next year. The main reason for that is the large luxury tax bill that the Celtics are going to be facing this summer.

With Celtics star Derrick White potentially available in trades, a fan floated a Lakers trade idea that would swap White for Austin Reaves.

The Boston Celtics' effort to stave off elimination without Jayson Tatum in Game 5 was impressive, but they had no answers for the New York Knicks in Game 6.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to draft Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, but could instead move him to the Boston Celtics in a huge trade package.

A surprising three-team trade proposal has emerged, potentially sending Stephen Curry to the Boston Celtics. With Jayson Tatum's temporary absence, Cu