The Celtics bet on the future! Save 238 million to destroy the championship team, and the Mavericks retain the core by 119 million!

On June 25, 2025, the NBA's trading market once again caused huge waves. The Celtics had just sent Holiday away, and reached a three-party deal with the Hawks and the Nets, sending Pozin and the second round pick to the Hawks. This deal allowed the Celtics to further optimize their salary structure and strengthen their inside strength. The Mavericks also have frequent moves: the star Irving announced that he would refuse to execute the player option of $43 million next season, and instead signed a three-year, $119 million salary renewal contract with the team. The dazzling details of the transaction were exposed, which not only directly affects the future lineup of several teams, but is more likely to determine the competitive landscape of the NBA in the next few years. What kind of deep meaning is hidden behind this transaction? What are the abacus of the teams from all sides? Let's discuss in depth together.

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Celtic Army Purge! In a row, Holiday + Poshen saved 238 million in luxury tax, the champion team started to rebuild the model

According to famous reporter Shams, the Celtics traded the champion guard Holiday to the Trail Blazers for Anthony Simmons (expired contract) + the second round pick in 2030 Knicks + the second round pick in 2031 Trail Blazers. It is interesting to note that this is the second time Holiday enters the Trail Blazers - after he joined the Trail Blazers through Lillard trade last year, he was transferred to the Celtics and won the championship with the team. Holiday only contributed 9.5 points + 4.1 rebounds + 4 assists in the playoffs this season, and his condition declined severely.

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In another third-party transaction of the Pope: Pope + second-round pick (from the Celtics, the lower mid-range pick in 2026) was traded to the Hawks, the Celtics got Nian (from the Hawks) + second-round pick (from the Cavaliers), and the Nets got Terence Mann (from the Hawks) + No. 22 (from the Hawks); this season Pope performed poorly in the playoffs due to being attacked by unknown viruses, and averaged only 7.7 points + 4.6 rebounds + 0.7 assists per game in the playoffs, becoming the target of the new boss' sacrifice for cutting expenses.

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The deal between Holiday and Posses is sad. These two heroes who won the 2024 Finals were sent away ruthlessly after helping the team win the 18th O'Brien Cup in the history of the team. According to the team reporter, although the management was satisfied with the results of the transaction, the locker room was filled with sluggish emotions - this is the cruel reality of the business alliance, and the decision of the Celtics management was cold: they did not hesitate to break up the championship lineup and pave the way for the future. The two deals reduced nearly $210 million in luxury tax penalty. So far, the Celtics have saved a total of $238 million, now below the second richest line of $4.5 million, and have gained multiple draft pick assets. Sources revealed that the team is planning bigger moves, which may involve Jaylen Brown's contract renewal negotiations. The team is playing a big game. Are they destroying the Great Wall or preparing for the future? Time will give the answer.

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Irving cuts his salary and renews his contract with the Mavericks! After staying in Dallas for 119 million in three years, unlocking 5.7 million in reinforcement space

, famous reporter Shams reported that defender Kyrie Irving has officially decided to refuse to implement the 2025-26 season's $43 million player option, and reached a new three-year $119 million contract with the Mavericks. The contract includes player options for the 2027-28 season, which means Irving will avoid entering the free market.

Although 33-year-old Irving suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury on his left knee this season, he still handed over a brilliant data of 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, proving that his competitive state remains at a high level. This salary cut and contract renewal is a win-win for both parties: Irving receives long-term protection, while the team receives salary flexibility + reserves for championship strength.

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In addition, Irving's new contract salary arrangement allowed the Mavericks to unlock a $5.7 million mini middle class special case. In this way, the Mavericks will have the opportunity to find a main defender in the free market while Irving recovers from the ACL injury. It is reported that potential targets include Schroeder, Russell, Paul and Brogdon. The team is currently interested in signing Paul to make up for the vacancies during Irving's absence.

If Paul finally joins the Mavericks, paired with the inside beast Goverd, who was locked in advance today, the forward player PJ Washington who renewed his contract, and the talented star Flag, who won the No. 1 pick at the draft, think about how delicious this lineup team will be!

The offseason drama ends: Which team do you most like in the new season?

NBA trading market has never lacked eye-catching operations, and the occurrence of these transactions has also added countless suspense to the coming season. As the new season approaches, we will wait and see who can win in this chess game and who can truly become the overlord of the league. Dear fans, what do you think? Please leave a message in the comment area to express your opinions.