From the top of the dynasty to the collapse, the Celtics experienced drastic changes within a year

Just a year ago, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals to become the next dynasty in the NBA. Now, just a year has passed and everything in Boston has collapsed.

In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the defending champion Celtics were hindered by the New York Knicks with a score of 2-4. 2 minutes and 58 seconds before the final game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals G4, Jason Tatum suddenly fell to the ground without any physical confrontation. The injury left Boston's next season in danger and forced Brad Stevens and other front office officials to take a long and serious look at the player's roster.

According to salary experts data, the Celtics will exceed $260 million in total in the 2025-26 season and operating costs will exceed $500 million beyond expectations, a pressure that forces management to make a difficult choice between retaining the core of the championship and financial sustainability, so the Celtics sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks and Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in the offseason.