The Boston Celtics have been among the league’s top teams over the last three seasons. This season, they lead the Eastern Conference with a comfortable six-game cushion over second place. The guys in green are rolling – and should be considered title favorites as long as their top-6 arearound.
So why are we talking about trades?
According to The Ringer’s Howard Beck, a serious salary cap reckoning could be coming for a number of top teams. The new CBA fully kicks in next season, and teams over the second salary apron will be severely penalized.