Following an earlier than expected playoff exit, the Celtics' front office has a lot of work to do this summer. More Celtics news: Top 5 Center Replacements For Celtics Amid Kristaps Porzingis Rumors Due to the heavy financial burden that the roster has,

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As the NBA offseason draws closer, rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics are starting to heat up. Brad Stevens is expected to make changes to the current roster, primarily due to the approximately $500 million payroll the team is facing for next season once luxury taxes are factored into the equation.

The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.

Brooklyn is the only team that could absorb Holiday’s deal outright into their cap space. Otherwise, the other team involved in acquiring Holiday would need to send out at least $25.9 million in salary for the trade to work under CBA rules if it goes through after July 1st. Holiday is set to make $32.4 million next season.

Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor believes that the Celtics don't want to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but will listen in on offers.

Whether the Celtics would be interested in a return like that is another ... while Memphis may be looking at a rebuild. NBA trade rumors, Daryl Morey's failures, Knicks lacking toughness and LeBron's longevity On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill ...