Celtics are planning a lineup to shuffle, Posses are put on the shelves, and many core members are facing departure

On June 5, with only the last 24 hours left before the NBA Finals kicked off, the defending champion Celtics ushered in the "earthquake magnitude" offseason ahead of schedule. According to the heavy report of the well-known reporter Michael Scotto, the huge salary pressure is forcing the Celtics to brew a major reshuffle - center Porzingis is put on the shelves, and core players such as Holiday, Jaylen Brown and Derek White are also facing the risk of leaving the team in the trade.

The Celtics' road to defending their title this season came to an abrupt end in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and was eliminated 4-2 by the Knicks. But a more fatal blow than the loss comes from the core lineup - star Jason Tatum suffered a severe injury from a ruptured Achilles tendon. This not only announces that he is reimbursed in advance this season, but also means that the superstar will almost miss the entire 2025-26 season.

What makes the team worse is the salary dilemma. The Celtics' total salary expenditure is expected to set an NBA record next season, and the total salary and luxury tax will exceed the $500 million mark with an unprecedented increase. A league executive admitted: "The Celtics need to get rid of at least two high-paying contracts, otherwise they will be deeply trapped in the quagmire of luxury tax. Tatum's injury forced the team to regard next season as a transition year, which is the time to examine other players or young people." In the eyes of the storm, center Porzingis became the "number one target" most likely to be sent away. His $30.73 million contract is only one year away from his contract, which is worth $30.73 million next season. Several league executives revealed to Scotto that Pope has been regarded by the Celtics management as the primary trading chip for reducing wage pressure. His performance in the playoffs is disappointing, which is generally believed to be related to his attack on unknown viruses and his sharp decline in form.

The well-known commentator Sharp sharply pointed out the Celtic dilemma in the show: "Of Jaylen Brown, Holiday and White, two or even three of them will be put on the shelves. Porzingis is just the first domino to fall. The reality is cruel - without a healthy Tatum, how can the Celtics win? They will fight to the limit of the G4 or lose to the Knicks. Don't forget that the Pacers will only be stronger next season and will not regress."

When the hustle and bustle of the finals are about to resound, the Celtics' management office is filled with the smoke of reconstruction. Porzingis' trading trends will become the first window to spy on the Celtics' determination. Under the pressure of $500 million, the pain of the defending champion being forced to reorganize his lineup is unavoidable. The long reconstruction of the Green Shirt Dynasty's dream of defending its title has begun.