We look at one Boston Celtics trade rumor where they decide to let go of a key player for future assets and size.

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with center Al Horford (42) from the sideline as they take on the New York Knicks during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

In an offseason of change for the Celtics, who dismantled a significant portion their championship-winning roster to avoid the wrath of the NBA’s second apron, no position group has been hit harder than center.

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird lost one of the most important game balls in NBA history. The Hick From French Lick had the ball that was the one used in the last game ever played in the old Boston Garden in his hands, and somehow, it ended up getting thrown out with the trash.

Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said he almost challenged Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard during the 2024 NBA Finals after Pritchard made two consecutive half-court baskets that startled Irving and the Mavericks.

“A lot of analysis still needs to be done and nothing has been predetermined,” Silver said.

Oshae Brissett has shown promise at times in his NBA career. He was even an NBA champion with the Boston Celtics. But he has chosen to head overseas to continue his basketball career. The former Syracuse star is going to Israel to play with Maccabi Tel Aviv,

The Boston Celtics have had a disappointing offseason, retooling the roster amid financial constraints following Jayson Tatum’s torn right Achilles tendon, which he sustained during the club’s second-round playoff loss to the Knicks.