Boston faces a potential gap year with Jayson Tatum sidelined, forcing a recalibration of goals. After unloading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday and letting Luke Kornet slide, the front office is weighing whether one more move makes sense to balance development with cap flexibility.

The CLNS Media podcast hosts debate whether Boston should chase a late trade to upgrade the rotation or lean into the young core and cost control. Either path shapes fantasy value, rotation duties, and midseason buyouts or acquisitions.