Celtics Offseason Preview / May 28 / 2025 Playoffs

The NBA Finals are almost set and the offseason is on the horizon. The Celtics have a lot of questions to answer and a lot of different options this summer. Between the untenable rising payroll and the devastating injury to Jayson Tatum, every option is on the table for Boston this summer. Chud and Doug break it all down, make some predictions, and dig into the conference finals matchups.

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00:00 Welcome Back and Offseason Reflections

02:52 Understanding the NBA Salary Cap and Aprons

05:57 Implications of the Second Apron on Team Strategy

08:59 Evaluating the Celtics' Current Situation

12:04 Future Paths for the Celtics: Options Ahead

22:42 Blow It Up: A Radical Reset

27:03 The Case for a Soft Reset

30:10 Navigating the Future: Core Players and Trade Options

34:34 The Balancing Act: Keeping Key Players vs. Making Bold Moves

39:32 The Thunder's Rise: A New Era in the NBA

45:30 The MVP Debate: Flopping or Greatness?

46:12 Timberwolves' Journey: Underdogs in the Playoffs

47:47 Anthony Edwards: Potential vs. Performance

49:42 Eastern Conference Showdown: Pacers vs. Knicks

51:56 Tyrese Haliburton: The Rising Star of the Pacers

53:40 Destiny Vibes: The Pacers' Journey to the Finals

55:51 Windhorst and the Knicks: A Fan's Perspective

57:50 Spike Lee's Absence: A Knicks Fan's Dilemma

01:00:12 Carlisle's Coaching: Adapting to the Modern Game