The Boston Celtics pulled off one of the most shocking trades of the offseason by dealing Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round draft picks. Nobody saw it coming, but it allowed the franchise to change things up after making the conference finals five times in seven years, but failing to break through to win a championship. The Celtics took on KP’s $36 million contract, which could prove problematic in keeping Grant Williams.
The 24-year-old is a restricted free agent, so Boston can match any offer. Depending on the number, it could put them into the dreaded second tax apron and limit their movement going forward.