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The Boston Celtics faced a major setback after trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday due to the constraints of the NBA's second apron, which restricts team building options. The trades, driven by salary cap penalties and injuries like Jayson Tatum's Achilles rupture, have significantly altered the team's roster and future prospects, marking a challenging new chapter for the franchise.
A.J. Dybantsa was named MVP of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, leading Team USA to gold, while Kristaps Porzingis is expected to join Latvia for EuroBasket 2025 after recovering from illness. Israeli teams signed Elijah Bryant and Daniel Oturu, and the NBA announced new rules for Summer League to count end-of-period heaves as team shot attempts to encourage more long-range shots.
The Boston Celtics are trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets, while Kyrie Irving has signed a $119 million, three-year extension with the Dallas Mavericks, aligning him with Anthony Davis and coinciding with the NBA draft.
The Boston Celtics have made significant roster changes in the offseason, trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to reduce payroll and acquire new players like Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. The team is now focusing on adjusting their roster, especially their big men and guard positions, with key players injured or free agents. The moves have improved their shooting potential and provided flexibility for future drafts and trades, but questions remain about their depth and team fit moving forward.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade involving Kristaps Porzingis moving to the Atlanta Hawks, with other players and draft picks exchanged among the Celtics, Hawks, and Nets, as part of their strategic roster adjustments and salary cap management.
The Boston Celtics' win streak came to an end with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite a strong comeback attempt that saw them pull within 2 points. Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points and Jayson Tatum added 30, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Thunder's 40-point third quarter and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 36 points. The Celtics showed resilience but were ultimately undone by the Thunder's performance, including 18 successful 3-pointers and 50 points in the paint.