Celtics Fans Saddened by New Report After Two Major Trades

The Boston Celtics' two most recent trades were none too unexpected, as getting under the NBA's second tax apron was what they wanted more than anything this offseason. However, that doesn't make it easy to see Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis go.

Both Holiday and Porzingis played a role in the Celtics' run to their 18th title last year. It's fair to assume that Boston trading them had everything to do with getting the two high-paid stars off payroll, not because the team wanted to deal them away.

The situation simply reflects what the NBA is now. Teams like the Celtics may be willing to cross the league's tax aprons, but only before the penalties become too harsh. The Celtics did what any other team would have done in their situation.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8)

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However, even though Boston has crossed that bridge, that hasn't made it any easier. The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach revealed that while the team is happy with who they've acquired in the Holiday and Porzingis deals, they weren't happy to pull the trigger. The internal sentiment reportedly reflects that.

"Was told that the Celtics are pleased with their necessary deals this week but that the general mood within the org is somber, because, basically, it sucks to trade two good players and people who helped you win a title," Himmelsbach wrote.

Celtics fans had some sad replies in response to everything Boston has done over the past two days.

"It does suck. Its business, not personal. I (wanted) to vomit when Pierce got traded but thats business," one wrote.

"Jrue was the highest character guy you could imagine and KP was happier to be here than anyone I’ve ever seen," another wrote. "Sucks to see them go but time for the next chapter."

Others blamed the NBA itself for why the situation played out the way that it did.

"This CBA (expletive) is terrible for the league," one wrote.

"NBA has a major problem," another wrote.

"This CBA is just absolutely criminal. No other way to put it," said another.

With the summer still so young, there's no telling if the Celtics are done making trades. No matter what happens, Boston has immediately achieved its biggest offseason goal.