That landed the Celtics in last place on David Aldridge’s ranking of every NBA team’s offseason for The Athletic. Calling Boston’s situation “bleak,” Aldridge explained that the second apron was a horror for the Celtics to deal with this offseason.

With Horford in Golden State, the Celtics will have to rely on newly acquired centers Chris Boucher and Luka Garza, plus incumbent Neemias Queta, to man that spot next year. It's unclear at this point which one will start.

Another returning name is Rob Hale, who was also a minority owner. He is the founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications. He was complimentary of Chisholm after the sale was announced a few months ago and has been a known Celtics co-owner throughout the sales process.

There were concerns that he might not return after his contract was up, and his status in terms of health was unclear after a knee injury.

One specific trade package Siegel mentioned was one from the Toronto Raptors, which sent the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to Boston as part of a deal for White. But the Celtics turned it down.