W hat sort of grade should we give the Boston Celtics for their 2025 NBA trade deadline? The Celtics did not do all that much to change their roster given they are the reigning ch

Jaden Springer had been in the middle of his second season playing for the Boston. Earlier this week, the Celtics traded the 22-year-old to the Houston Rockets

This time around, the obvious candidate to be moved in this path would be Jaden Springer due to his $4 million salary and repeater luxury tax penalties that kick in on Boston’s payroll. If the Celtics want to clear out any other players (Xavier Tillman?) for a free agent on the buyout market, they would need to make that move proactively here.

The 2025 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for the most part, the Boston Celtics stood pat. That certainly wasn't true for the rest of the league, as a plethora of big blockbuster trades were made. And while the C's weren't directly involved in those deals, the ever-changing makeup of the league could have a big impact on them.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches on February 6, 2025, the Boston Celtics are a team to watch closely. With a roster that already boasts elite talent—Jayson

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer smiles after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP

The Boston Celtics are expected to try to make a small roster tweak ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Jaden Springer has often been discussed as the most likely trade candidate due to his expiring $4 million contract.

The NBA trade deadline has passed and it was an active one to say the least, filled with high-impact, high profile moves. The activity started in earnest on Saturday when the Dallas Mavericks sent their superstar and heart of their team,