The Celtics’ “Octagon” play is designed to get a post up on an island with wide-open space around it. It’s an elbow pick-and-roll designed to force a small defender to switch over the top ...
Once LeBron retires (or once his contract expires after 2025-26), the Celtics would suddenly have another max slot open on their salary sheet. With the cap space the Celtics would gain by moving ...