Part of an article from the Celtics writer at the athletic this morning:
Though most of the league’s cap space has dried up at this point, the expectation with Williams has always been that a sign-and-trade or midlevel exception (MLE) would be the likely outcome. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New York and Washington are all still in the mix, according to league sources, with Williams eligible to sign an offer sheet on July 6. The Celtics have 24 hours to match once the sheet is signed.
Boston has been seeking a first-round pick in return for Williams, according to league sources, though it’s rare for a sign-and-trade for a role player to yield that significant of a return. Once Williams’ situation is resolved, the Celtics will have a clearer picture of how they can build for the future around Brown’s extension.
More from article:
Multiple league sources told The Athletic that they expect the Celtics to consider matching a deal up to the $12.4 million MLE that teams such as Charlotte and Atlanta can offer. But those teams, as well as Dallas, New York and Washington, can work out a sign-and-trade with the Celtics to bring in Williams for a salary Boston wouldn’t match. Williams can’t sign an offer sheet until July 6, so teams have time to get a read on how deep into the teens they can push the Celtics before Boston relents.
Porziņģis signing for below his max extension’s value helps create room under the second apron to pay Williams, but that would be so much total money to commit to a big-man rotation. Unless the Celtics are going to play double big the vast majority of the time, it’s hard to justify without shipping out another big in 2024.
Oshae Brissett’s arrival gives them a low-cost alternative for Williams’ role at the four, as he can crash the glass and guard a few positions. It would be a notable downgrade, but the Celtics will have to sacrifice somewhere in the rotation to survive the new CBA’s dramatic restrictions. Paying four rotation bigs seems like a thing of the past now for everyone in the league.
Though most of the league’s cap space has dried up at this point, the expectation with Williams has always been that a sign-and-trade or midlevel exception (MLE) would be the likely outcome. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New York and Washington are all still in the mix, according to league sources, with Williams eligible to sign an offer sheet on July 6. The Celtics have 24 hours to match once the sheet is signed.
Boston has been seeking a first-round pick in return for Williams, according to league sources, though it’s rare for a sign-and-trade for a role player to yield that significant of a return. Once Williams’ situation is resolved, the Celtics will have a clearer picture of how they can build for the future around Brown’s extension.
More from article:
Multiple league sources told The Athletic that they expect the Celtics to consider matching a deal up to the $12.4 million MLE that teams such as Charlotte and Atlanta can offer. But those teams, as well as Dallas, New York and Washington, can work out a sign-and-trade with the Celtics to bring in Williams for a salary Boston wouldn’t match. Williams can’t sign an offer sheet until July 6, so teams have time to get a read on how deep into the teens they can push the Celtics before Boston relents.
Porziņģis signing for below his max extension’s value helps create room under the second apron to pay Williams, but that would be so much total money to commit to a big-man rotation. Unless the Celtics are going to play double big the vast majority of the time, it’s hard to justify without shipping out another big in 2024.
Oshae Brissett’s arrival gives them a low-cost alternative for Williams’ role at the four, as he can crash the glass and guard a few positions. It would be a notable downgrade, but the Celtics will have to sacrifice somewhere in the rotation to survive the new CBA’s dramatic restrictions. Paying four rotation bigs seems like a thing of the past now for everyone in the league.
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