Celtics make first actual move of 2022 trade deadline
Brad Stevens, head coach of the Boston Celtics watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 10, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics have officially made a trade with the 2022 deadline mere hours away … and it’s a simple salary dump.
According to The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, a future second and cash to the Magic for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics are trading guard P.J. Dozier and big man Bol Bol, along with a future second-round pick and cash, to the Orlando Magic for a future second. Neither Dozier nor Bol were active for a game this season for the Celtics. Bol is recovering from foot surgery.
As analyzed by ESPN’s The trade puts Boston under the luxury tax
They will also create a $2.1M and $1.9M TE
Bol and Dozier are on expiring contracts
Bol has $707K remaining on his $2.1M contract and Dozier $626K on his $1.9M salary.
Orlando will need to open up 2 roster spots https://t.co/77KuQ4mnUo
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 10, 2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bobby Marks, Bol and Dozier both have expiring contracts and will create trade exceptions of $2.1 million and $1.9 million for President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens. It also puts the C’s under the luxury tax, which was reportedly a goal of theirs.
The 2022 NBA trade deadline officially passes at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
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