Due to the new CBA and the second apron, it is very hard for the Celtics to make trades. Essentially, they can’t put two salaries together in a deal and they can’t take back more money than they are sending out in any deal, not even by a dollar. Here’s HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto listing Jaden Springer as Boston’s potential trade chip:
“Following a strong end to the preseason for Lonnie Walker, the Celtics gauged the trade market on Jaden Springer, league sources told HoopsHype. Teams across the league hoped to pry future draft pick compensation from the Celtics for taking on Springer’s $4 million salary, sources said.