Shams: C's Sign Boucher/Niang & two future 2nd rounders to Utah for RJ Luis Jr.

[Big333223]

I would like a peak at the various parallel universes to determine what ownership does if we win the championship, versus if we lose in the second round but with a healthy Tatum, versus real life.

If we win the title, I think there's a good chance that the team would have remained intact minus Kornet.  I think ownership could have justified paying an astronomical tax, because 1) it would have been a one off, and 2) a 3peat is such a historic possibility that it might have been worth the investment.

The most interesting scenario would have been a healthy Tatum, but an early playoff loss.  In that scenario, I think we might have done the Simons trade but kept KP and Horford.  This would have been the ideal scenario, as in 2027 it would have been realistic to stay under the second apron while still keeping KP and Simons.

And then, there's the scenario that we got, where we're left without any viable big men and Simons is very likely a short-timer.  It's the complete garbage scenario, where fans have to get their hopes up for an undrafted rookie.

That's my feeling, too. It seems like they'd be willing to bite the bullet if the possibility of a 3-peat was on the table. Plus, the team makes a lot more money if they get to the Finals, which would make up for some of the financials.

[Celtics4ever]

I know not exceeding the aprons is smart if you not contending. I get the logic in what they are doing.

But my wife and I have fears of the new owner being a cheap owner.    I know it is early most likely paranoia on our part.

[paintitgreen]

I know not exceeding the aprons is smart if you not contending. I get the logic in what they are doing.

But my wife and I have fears of the new owner being a cheap owner.    I know it is early most likely paranoia on our part.

I think the paranoia is perfectly reasonable. Even in a relatively large sports market like Boston we have seen our share of cheap owners and there are plenty others in all leagues. And fund people like to make money. Hopefully the Celtics are more of a plaything to the new ownership group. But we still have no idea because what they are doing now is the most logical move for a team that will definitely not contend in 25-26 and the 26-27 window depends on how Tatum comes back from a very serious injury, something we will not know until next year. We can all just hope.