New Report on Potential Celtics-Spurs Trade

The Boston Celtics may be looking to get rid of some assets during the offseason

Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) defends Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

SAN ANTONIO — The Boston Celtics have a tumultuous road ahead of them regarding Jayson Tatum.

After he posted 42 points in Game 4 of the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the forward suffered a torn right achilles tendon and was carried off the court before exiting Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Catastrophic season-ending injury for one of the NBA's young faces and the Celtics, with a long rehab awaiting. pic.twitter.com/6dx2sNJbOT

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 13, 2025

Prior to the injury, discourse had already begun about Boston's tricky fiscal situation. It sits above the second apron, and with star contract negotiations coming up in the next two offseasons, the likelihood of retaining all of its key pieces is slim.

NBA insider Marc J. Spears addressed that on ESPN Tuesday.

Marc Spears on the Celtics possibly making changes:

"The two teams I'm keeping an eye on for a couple of these guys perhaps is one is the Houston Rockets. And then another team is the San Antonio Spurs" pic.twitter.com/6x3QsAf5n6

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) May 13, 2025

"The two teams I'm keeping an eye on for a couple of these guys (are) the Houston Rockets," Spears said. "Another team is the San Antonio Spurs. They've got the No. 2 pick, and I'm told that the Spurs are quite happy with the talent that's available ... but they're going to explore trades as well."

Al Horford is a free agent this summer; Kristaps Porzingis is up for a new contract next summer. If the Spurs don't court either player, they could look into trading for some of Boston's other pieces, including Derrick White or Jaylen Brown.

Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) warms up before game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

Boston hasn't opened its fire sale, nor have the Spurs expressed a public interest in working with the defending NBA champions, but with a boatload of draft capital and several young pieces, they would certainly rise to the top if they did decide to get involved.

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