LeBron James cannot be traded this year since he signed an extension after August 6th.

After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Andre Drummond since his contract is ending.

After the trade deadline, the team cannot trade Tacko Fall since he has a qualifying offer next year which is worth $1.4M.

This trade would result in the Celtics crossing the tax apron of ($138.9M) while hardcapped. Therefore this trade is not possible. Remove $63.9M of incoming value to remain below the hard cap.

Hard Cap Reasons

Used more than taxpayer portion ($5,718,000.00) of their mid-level exception to sign Tristan Thompson.

Celtics are unable to complete this trade. Since they are now a taxpaying team after this trade, they are only able to take back 125% of the salary they are sending out, plus $100,000.

Celtics can only take back $100K in salary based on the amount they are sending out.

Cut $71.8M from the Celtics incoming trade value to make this trade successful for the Celtics.