# Mailbag: Cap Circumvention ALLOWED? And WHO is NUMBER 2 for the Celtics?

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Podcast: [Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798)
Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Salary cap loopholes, Celtics roster protections, and chaotic Sixers storylines take center stage as John Karalis of Celtics On SI answers mailbag questions on Locked On Celtics. Will NBA teams push the limits with sponsor deals after the Clippers-Kawhi saga? Karalis sorts out how the league might respond, then addresses a potential 2028 expansion draft: who makes the protected list, and could the Celtics lose a crucial piece? Drama ramps up as Karalis questions whether LeBron James brings fatal pressure to the Philadelphia 76ers, debates which Eastern Conference giant is truly Finals-bound, and spotlights the battle for Boston’s number 2 role—will Derrick White shine, or can Payton Pritchard surprise? Stay tuned for legacy talk on Jayson Tatum’s MVP odds and a tongue-in-cheek NBA Sideshow Bob comparison. The episode offers can’t-miss insight into Boston’s future and league-wide intrigue.

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