Are the Boston Celtics trying to get out of the repeater tax this offseason? The Celtics have made some major moves to get under the second apron by trading away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, letting Luke Kornet and (presumably) Al Horford walk in free agency, and cutting JD Davison.

May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fight for a rebound in the first quarter during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Celtics likely did Davison a bit of a favor by cutting him now since it allowed him to find a landing spot elsewhere while open roster spots remained available. The former second-round pick was no longer eligible for a two-way contract in Boston (three years is the max with one team),