The problem is, the Celtics are in no position to simply dump expensive contracts on teams with ample cap space. They need to shed more than $23 million to get under the second apron, and because NBA rules require the Celtics to take back around as much salary as they send out in a trade, Boston can't save cap space with a simple one-to-one deal.

NBA playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis struggled with a mystery illness. The Boston Celtics' star center was in and out of the rotation, and for the most part, was a shadow of his usual self. Now, as the Celtics enter the offseason,