Currently, the Celtics are facing a substantial tax bill that could reach as high as $280 million. That figure stems from their sky-high payroll and their status as a repeater team — meaning they've gone over the cap in three of the last four years.

There is plenty of chatter heating up around the NBA and the Celtics as the NBA Draft gets closer. What Boston plans to do this summer to adjust their strategy around different personnel remains an open question. Let’s explore some questions on those topics, s and more in this week’s mailbag.

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Brad Stevens and the front office have already begun holding pre-draft workouts with players that could potentially fall within that range.