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The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines With Chris Mannix

2025/6/25
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Bill Simmons: 我认为凯尔特人队通过交易节省了大量资金，并可能进行更多交易以进行未来布局。虽然球队下赛季可能表现不佳，但我对他们的长期潜力持乐观态度。我个人认为球队不一定会摆烂，他们还是会努力保持竞争力，给球迷带来一些乐趣。我希望看到球队保持灵活性，并在2026年夏季有更大的操作空间。 Chris Mannix: 我认为凯尔特人队为了削减薪资和避税，做出了明智的交易。虽然球队下赛季可能不会有竞争力，但他们为未来的重建奠定了基础。我认为球队管理层正在为2026-2027赛季做准备，届时他们将有更大的灵活性。波士顿的策略是牺牲下个赛季，以确保在2026年有更大的操作空间，并围绕塔图姆和布朗建立一支有竞争力的球队。我个人认为球队下赛季不会有竞争力，但他们为未来的重建奠定了基础。

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The Boston Celtics made surprising trades, shedding significant salary and gaining roster flexibility. This strategy prioritizes future success over immediate contention, potentially setting them up for a strong 2026-27 season.
  • Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis
  • Significant salary cap relief
  • Acquired Anthony Simons and other players
  • Focus on 2026-27 season

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (0:00). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks’ future, Achilles injuries, and the Kevin Durant trade (0:00). Finally, they discuss Sam Presti, Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., and more (0:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chris Mannix

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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