The Celtics' decision to spend a record amount of money to keep their championship roster intact seemed to cost more than just dollars and cents, as this increasing payroll has led to tension between owners Irv and Wyc Grousbeck. Reports suggest H. Irving Grousbeck, significantly burdened by these expenses, expressed to his son the need to sell the team, indicating a serious rift over the financial direction of the franchise.
The Celtics have dished out two of the largest contracts in NBA history over the last two offseasons: Jaylen Brown's five-year, $285.4 million extension and Jayson Tatum's subsequent five-year, $315 million extension. This has drastically increased the team payroll, creating an estimated $280 million luxury tax bill and projecting a total roster cost of approximately $513 million for the 2025-26 season, a notable concern for ownership.
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