The Boston Celtics are contemplating the future of Kristaps Porzingis as trade rumors circulate, primarily due to financial constraints with their payroll. As all five starters will earn over $28 million next season, Porzingis's availability for trade is being discussed, although the team hopes to keep him long-term at a reduced price. Additionally, Porzingis faced significant injury issues last season yet remains a valuable inside-outside scoring option. His contract expires after the upcoming season, adding urgency to the situation for both player and team.
Porzingis, I think is available, but they'd like to get Porzingis back long-term at a lower price point on his next deal.
Despite those numbers, Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix said the Celtics would like to hang on to Porzingis if the price is right next year.
Porzingis's deal is set to expire at the end of next season. He will make $30.7 million.
The 7-foot-2 inch Latvian center is a unique inside-outside scoring threat.
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