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Celtics’ Brad Stevens Shuns Idea Team Is in a Rebuild with Jayson Tatum Out

SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 8 – Celtics face roster changes due to Tatum's Achilles rehab and a $500 million payroll tax, with Stevens focusing the rebuild around Jaylen Brown.

  • On July 8, 2025, Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles tendon while the Boston Celtics were defeated by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Brad Stevens said the team faced hard decisions due to exceeding the NBA's second apron salary cap and aimed to prioritize basketball assets and retooling.
  • Stevens explained the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis officially this week to reduce payroll while expressing confidence in Jaylen Brown as the team’s focal point.
  • Stevens emphasized that his approach remains consistent: to give maximum effort in every game, focusing on winning each matchup. Regarding Tatum’s injury, he highlighted that while there is no specific timeline for his return, the expectation is for him to make a full recovery.
  • The Celtics accept a temporary setback with championship expectations off the table, focusing on sustainable team building under tax penalties and Tatum’s rehabilitation.
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Celtics president Brad Stevens shuns idea Boston is in a rebuild

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