The Boston Celtics have been making significant roster moves this offseason, aiming to manage their salary cap while dealing with Jayson Tatum's recovery from an Achilles injury. Key trades include sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. These trades help keep the Celtics under the second tax apron, allowing for more operational flexibility.

Despite these changes, the Celtics remain firm on retaining Jaylen Brown and Derrick White amidst trade rumors. Assistant GM Mike Zarren emphasized their value to the team, dismissing serious offers. However, the Celtics are reportedly demanding a hefty return for White, similar to what the Brooklyn Nets received for Mikal Bridges, suggesting that any potential deal would require multiple future first-round picks.

The Celtics' strategy moving forward will likely continue to focus on balancing their roster while exploring lucrative trade opportunities, especially with teams showing interest in their core players.