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Financial Situation — Pre Moves
Total Salary: $182,344,272
Cap Space: -$16,344,272
1st Apron: $27,985,705
2nd Apron: $40,736,705
Pre-Draft Trades
None
Pre-Draft Moves
Accept Baylor Schiermann T0
Accept Jordan Walsh T0
2026 NBA Draft — Order
1st Round
Indiana
Washington
Brooklyn
Sacramento
Utah
Dallas
Atlanta (from NOP)
Memphis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Portland
Golden State
Miami
Oklahoma City (from PHI)
Oklahoma City (from LAC)
Charlotte
San Antonio (from ATL)
Memphis (from ORL)
Charlotte (from PHX)
Toronto
Denver
Atlanta (from CLE)
Detroit (from MIN)
Philadelphia (from HOU)
Los Angeles (LAL)
New York
Boston
Minnesota (from DET)
Cleveland (from SAS)
Dallas (from OKC)
Draft Selections
#27: Isaiah Evans
#40: Alex Karaban
Post-Draft Trades
Trade 1 (3-Team Deal)
Boston Celtics Receive:
Derrick Jones Jr.
Isaiah Jackson
2029 Round 1 Pick BOS
Los Angeles Clippers Receive:
Jaden Hardy
Luka Garza
Ron Harper Jr. S&T
2028 Round 2 Pick
2031 Round 2 Pick (swap rights)
Washington Wizards Receive:
Sam Hauser
Free Agency Moves
ReSign Nikola Vucevic — $47M / 3 Years (Bird)
Sign Luke Kennard — $45.4M / 3 Years (MLE)
Sign Mattise Thybulle — $10.2M / 2 Years (BAE)
S&T Ron Harper Jr. — $7.9m / 3 Years (Bird)
Financial Situation — Post Moves
Reasonings
Total Salary: $221,974,407
Cap Space: -$55,974,407
1st Apron: -$11,974,407
2nd Apron: $25,593
Team Depth Chart
PG: Payton Pritchard, Hugo Gonzalez
SG: Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheiermann
SF: Jaylen Brown, Derrick Jones Jr, Isaiah Evans, Mattise Thybulle
PF: Jayson Tatum, Isaiah Jackson, Alex Karaban (Two-Way)
C: Nikola Vucevic, Neemias Queta
Boston Celtics
Boston is clearly in win now mode. Adding Derrick Jones Jr. gives them an athletic wing defender who thrives in transition and can guard multiple positions in the playoffs. Isaiah Jackson adds frontcourt athleticism and rim protection, something the Celtics can utilize behind their primary big rotation.
To make this work, they sacrifice Sam Hauser and future draft flexibility, but offset that by bringing in veterans like Nikola Vučević and shooters like Luke Kennard. The Celtics lean heavily into maximizing their championship window, prioritizing defense, athleticism, and rotation depth and get back some long term assets.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers pivot toward flexibility and youth while shedding long-term salary. Moving off Derrick Jones Jr. and Isaiah Jackson allows them to bring in Jaden Hardy, a young scoring guard with upside as a secondary creator. Luka Garza adds a stretch big option who can space the floor in second units, while Ron Harper Jr. provides versatility.
This move signals a slight retool rather than a full rebuild. The Clippers gain multiple young pieces and future draft flexibility while improving their cap situation. Although they take a short term hit in production, the long term outlook improves with controllable talent and financial breathing room.
Washington Wizards
Washington continues a rebuild focused strategy. Acquiring Sam Hauser gives them a reliable movement shooter who can either develop into a long-term role player or be flipped later for additional assets.
Overall Impact
Clippers: Gain youth, flexibility, and cap relief, but sacrifice short term competitiveness.
Celtics: Push all in for a title with defensive upgrades and roster depth.
Wizards: Continue stockpiling future assets and committing to a long term rebuild.
Final Note
The three team deal highlights three very different team directions. The Boston Celtics double down on contention, the Los Angeles Clippers quietly reset around younger pieces, and the Washington Wizards play the long game with draft capital. Each team aligns its moves with its timeline, making this a balanced trade despite differing priorities.
Boston Celtics Season Goals:
#1 Seed
Win the Finals/Be Competitive
Get JT back at MVP level
Improve young players
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