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Alexander: A manifesto, centers, salary cap quirks, and the letter ‘K’

  • Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday after Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles, entering semi-rebuilding mode.
  • The NBA’s second apron threshold for 2025-26 is set at $207.8 million, limiting teams to sign only their own free agents, draft picks, and minimum players, as detailed in source.
  • Under the NBA's second apron, teams can only sign their own free agents, draft picks, and minimum players, and trades must involve less salary than given away, limiting roster moves for 2025-26.
  • Following the trades, Tatum’s injury pushed the Celtics into semi-rebuilding mode with their championship hopes impacted.
  • Under the NBA's 2025-26 salary cap rules, teams can only sign their own free agents, draft picks, and minimum players, limiting trade flexibility and forcing strategic roster planning.
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