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BOSTON — P.J. Tucker has not played a single minute for the Knicks this postseason. Since signing with the Knicks in March, he entered Wednesday’s Game 5 clash against the Celtics at TD Garden with 25 DNP’s, appearing in just three regular-season games.
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics will be faced with a brutal luxury tax bill. The current iteration of the roster is going to cost approximately $500 million once everything is factored in.
All eyes will be on TD Garden tonight as the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics look to avoid being eliminated from their second-round matchup against the Knicks.
Tatum has been featured as Superman in a TV spot airing during NBA playoffs. It’s plugging the latest cinematic incarnation of “Superman” set to hit theaters this summer. In the spot, Superman is taking a day off to watch the NBA playoffs, so Tatum fills in, saving humanity and a few cats.
The Boston Celtics haven't sent any internal signals about trimming their payroll in future seasons, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Nelson wore only jersey No. 19 and put up 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
The Celtics weren't directly involved in the NBA Draft Lottery Monday night but the fallout could be good news for Boston's future.