The Boston Celtics are doing their best to maintain their power.
According to Gary Washburn, a reporter for the Boston Globe, Boston is considering signing a contract extension with Jrue Holiday (guard, 191 cm, 93 kg).
Boston acquired Jrue Holiday through a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers on the 2nd (Korean time). Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, and multiple draft picks were handed out, and Holliday was brought in. With Holiday included, Boston emerged as a strong candidate for the championship.
However, Holliday's contract expires at most in the 2024-2025 season. However, the player option can be exercised after the upcoming 2023-2024 season. It's natural that Boston would like to sign a contract extension with Holliday right away. He hasn't played a real game yet, but he's one of the best defenders in the league, so it's strange that he isn't around for a long period of time since they brought him back.
Boston already acquired Kristaps 무료스포츠채널 Porzingis in a trade this summer. After the trade, he immediately signed a contract extension. He was given a two-year, $60 million contract extension, with his contract expiring after next season. The same goes for Holliday. At least considering Porzingis' contract expires in the 2025-2026 season, he is expected to be under contract until that period if he is willing to pursue a deal.
However, although it is okay until the next season, it will be at check here a crossroads to maintain its finances from the 2024-2025 season. Jaylen Brown's (5-year, $304 million) contract extension begins. Including Holliday's salary (player option) for the 2024-2025 season, the total annual salary exceeds $190 million. When Payton Pritchard's contract extension is added, the first spending alone is expected to exceed $200 million. Considering luxury tax, the amount of expenditure is much larger.
Even if Holliday signs a minimum two-year contract worth $30 million per year, it is a problem. Even if other positions are filled with the minimum salary, the total amount will inevitably exceed $200 million. In other words, it is not easy for Boston to manage its finances. Moreover, if Boston does not win the championship within the next two to three years starting next season, the burden on Boston will inevitably increase.
The reference point is expected to be the second apron (luxury tax line + $17.5 million). This is because the second apron serves as a de facto hard cap under the new labor-management agreement signed at the end of last season. If the expenditure amount is exceeded, future use of nomination rights will be restricted. This is because if it is exceeded more than twice in four years, future player reinforcements will be restricted. The 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons may be eligible.