Celtics assess offseason moves amid new salary cap challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens discussed the team's offseason decisions on August 18, 2026, highlighting the necessity of shedding salary due to the league's salary apron rules. Stevens noted that the championship team experienced challenges in maintaining its roster within budget constraints while complying with financial regulations. He emphasized that the limits imposed affected not just salary but also trades and draft picks, impacting team strategy moving forward.
- •Brad Stevens addressed salary cap challenges on August 18, 2026.
- •Celtics lost several championship roster pieces last offseason.
- •League salary apron rules impact trades and draft picks.
- •Stevens acknowledged financial limitations of maintaining a championship team.
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