# Celtics' Salary Cap Tightrope

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Podcast: [Boston Celtics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-celtics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7551516)
Published: 2026-06-17T13:47:14+00:00
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## Resource

The Boston Celtics are caught in a brutal salary cap dance under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, forced to choose between keeping two max-contract stars and building a deep, championship-caliber roster. After shedding key players last summer to avoid luxury tax penalties, they now face a punishing cycle: staying under the tax one year to spend freely the next two — only to hit harsh repeater penalties again. Their playoff struggles exposed the lack of veteran depth, prompting front-office boss Brad Stevens to rethink long-term strategy. Meanwhile, teams like the Knicks are proving that signing a team-friendly superstar — like Jalen Brunson — can unlock roster depth. For Boston, the challenge is balancing mid-level exceptions and avoiding tax penalties while chasing a title. It’s a league-wide headache — and the Celtics are right in the middle of it. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e25cc7809db6f65e

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