The Celtics have to slim down their salary mass by any means, while Jayson Tatum's injury and the 2025 playoff elimination in the conference semifinals have not helped them.
Jrue Holiday
The Texas franchise is looking for a substitute for Kyrie Irving until he returns from his injury
Champions in 2024, this year they have been eliminated in the conference semifinals by 2-4 against the New York Knicks, leaving a very poor image
Boston Celtics needs to lighten salaries by any means necessary, and there would already be franchises interested in some of their players
There is much anticipation for a bustling offseason in Boston, while the Texans aim to keep improving their roster.
The Boston player has been in trade rumors since the team's elimination in the playoffs
In the 2025 playoffs, they have shown that they are close to advancing to the next round, after being eliminated in the first round by the New York Knicks with a score of 2-4.
With Jayson Tatum, the team's leader, injured, Boston has to rely on other stars to turn things around and win the next three games, both at home and in New York
The Celtics have to slim down their salary mass by any means, while Jayson Tatum's injury and the 2025 playoff elimination in the conference semifinals have not helped them.
Boston Celtics needs to lighten salaries by any means necessary, and there would already be franchises interested in some of their players
The Texas franchise is looking for a substitute for Kyrie Irving until he returns from his injury
There is much anticipation for a bustling offseason in Boston, while the Texans aim to keep improving their roster.
Champions in 2024, this year they have been eliminated in the conference semifinals by 2-4 against the New York Knicks, leaving a very poor image
The Boston player has been in trade rumors since the team's elimination in the playoffs
In the 2025 playoffs, they have shown that they are close to advancing to the next round, after being eliminated in the first round by the New York Knicks with a score of 2-4.
With Jayson Tatum, the team's leader, injured, Boston has to rely on other stars to turn things around and win the next three games, both at home and in New York
The high wage cost that the owner will have to face may lead to drastic decisions that could harm the team's competitiveness.
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Point Guard: Chris Paul - 4x All-Star, 3x NBA assists leader (2008, 2009), Rookie of the Year (2006); Regarded as the best point guard in franchise history, Paul is a superstar who led the then Hornets to the playoffs. He averaged 18.7 points and 9.9 assists during his time in New Orleans.
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Shooting Guard: Jrue Holiday - 1x All-Star (2013, though with the Sixers), 2x All-Defensive Team (2018, 2019); An elite defender and a key piece in the Pelicans' recent history. Holiday was a leader both offensively and defensively, averaging 17.6 points and 6.8 assists during his time with the team.
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Small Forward: Brandon Ingram - 1x All-Star (2020), Most Improved Player (2020); Since his arrival, Ingram has been the offensive centerpiece of the team, known for his scoring ability and versatility in attack. Averages with the Pelicans: 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.
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Power Forward: Anthony Davis - 6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA First Team, 3x All-Defensive Team, league blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018); Undoubtedly the most dominant player in Pelicans' history. AD was a statistical machine and led the team to the playoffs on multiple occasions, averaging 24 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks.
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Center: DeMarcus Cousins - 1x All-Star (2018 with the Pelicans); Despite his short and injury-affected time, "Boogie" formed a spectacular duo with Anthony Davis. During his tenure with the Pelicans, Cousins averaged 25 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.
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