Hardwood Houdini

3 days ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Bobby Krivitsky

The Celtics may have a trade partner in the West in a Kristaps Porzingis deal. The Houston Rockets expect to hear from the Boston Celtics this offseason, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Houston's "anticipating conversations with Boston's front office, with the assumption that the Celtics, who are in salary-reduction mode, will canvass the league looking to offload contracts," conveys Iko. That's part of an expansive report on the Rockets' offseason outlook.

3 days ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Bobby Krivitsky

The Celtics could check multiple boxes with this reunion. The Boston Celtics may have to navigate next season without Jayson Tatum. Even if he returns, it's unfair to saddle him with the expectation he immediately returns the team to title contention in 2025-26. That reality may force the franchise to take a step back to gain more long-term flexibility. The 2023-24 NBA champions have spent consecutive campaigns operating over the second apron.

5 days ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Bobby Krivitsky

The Celtics could bet big on a top international prospect. The Boston Celtics possess picks No. 28 and 32 in the 2025 NBA Draft. As Hardwood Houdini continues its deep dive into prospects projected to go in that range, meet one of the top international prospects in the class. Hugo Gonzalez is a six-foot-six wing coming off a campaign with Real Madrid.

5 days ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Bobby Krivitsky

The extent to which the Celtics are at the mercy of other teams this offseason means they need to unlock as many options as possible. Change is coming for the Boston Celtics. The extent of their summer makeover is unclear, but it likely includes getting under the second apron. Doing so will create more long-term financial and roster flexibility. Achieving that could lead to the end of an era.

5 days ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Jack Simone

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics don't let their trade plans slip through the cracks. For all the speculation and chatter going on about potential Boston Celtics trades, it’s impossible to predict what Brad Stevens will do. Throughout his tenure as the President of Basketball Operations in Boston, Stevens has done a phenomenal job of keeping his cards close to his chest. Very few moves get out before they are completed.