The Boston Celtics are reportedly preparing for an offseason focused on shedding salary to get under the second luxury tax apron, thus avoiding escalated penalties for roster building. Kristaps Porzingis, who signed a two-year, $60 million extension, has emerged as a key figure in trade discussions. To comply with financial targets, Boston may need to reduce their salary by at least $20 million, making Porzingis a prime candidate for trade. The Brooklyn Nets are noted as a likely trade partner due to their substantial cap space, which could facilitate a seamless transaction.
In terms of clearing salary, trading Porzingis to the Nets is arguably the most seamless way for the Celtics to get under the second luxury tax apron this summer.
Trading Porzingis alone likely would get the Celtics below the second luxury tax apron. They need to shed at least $20 million in salary to do that.
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