One of those contracts is Jrue Holiday's, who is about to finish the first year of a four-year, $134.4 million contract extension he signed with the Celtics last year. If the Celtics got out of his deal, it would help them significantly reduce their payroll.

Some of the Celtics starters have already started to appear in trade rumors. The Warriors are reportedly interested in trading for Derrick White. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are also other potential trade pieces considering their salaries, though what any deal could look like is still up in the air.

The Celtics face mounting roster decisions following their second-round playoff elimination to the New York Knicks. The team’s title defense ended in a 119-81 Game 6 loss, and All-Star Jayson Tatum is expected to miss most of next season with a torn Achilles.