Trey Murphy III

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Why the terrifying Celtics war chest is a big concern for their rivals

BOSTON — When Brad Stevens traded Jaylen Brown, rival front offices hoped Boston was entering a period of vulnerability. Instead, the newly assembled Boston Celtics war chest has quietly emerged as one of the most dangerous pile of assets in…

Frederick Okocha
September 20, 2026

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How Brad Stevens can shockingly use the Celtics trade exception to land Trey Murphy III in a Blockbuster

Trey Murphy III New Orleans Pelicans graphic highlighting the Celtics trade exception target

BOSTON — As the season opener draws near, Boston’s Head of Basketball Ops Brad Stevens holds a powerful yet ticking clock with the Celtics trade exception worth $27.7 million. While hard-cap constraints make absorbing salary tricky, using the Celtics trade…

Frederick Okocha
September 11, 2026