Analyzing CBA implications
The new CBA imposes a hard cap for the Celtics, and they may be above the first apron, possibly heading towards the second apron by the 2024-25 season. Since my knowledge cutoff is October 2024, I have to be careful not to claim any updated rumors post-cutoff. Regarding the hypothetical trade structures, Zubac signed a three-year,
The Celtics' 2023-24 roster is massive, featuring stars like Tatum and Brown on supermax contracts, along with Jrue and Porzingis extensions. By the 2024-25 season, they will likely be a second apron team, leading to trade restrictions. This means they can't aggregate salaries, take back more salary than they send out, or include cash in trades. Additionally, there are limits on picks and they can't include players in sign-and-trades. The second apron severely restricts the use of traded player exceptions, limiting them to $5 million.Considering trade restrictions

For the 2023-24 season leading into 2024-25, the Celtics will face significant restrictions, including the inability to aggregate salaries or use traded player exceptions to exceed minimums. They won’t be able to trade for players through sign-and-trades either. If they exceed the second apron in two of four years, their 2032 first-round pick could shift to the end of the round. To acquire Zubac at
Since the Celtics can't aggregate contracts under the second apron rules, they can only send one contract or use a traded player exception (TPE). Their TPE from the Grant Williams trade is around $6.2 million, but it might have expired. They likely have another TPE from trading Malcolm Brogdon, but the details are unclear since they traded Smart for Porzingis and Brogdon went with Robert Williams to the Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday. The Clippers may be hesitant to move Zubac since he’s valuable, but given their tax issues, they might consider offers. The Celtics may need Zubac for depth, durability, and physicality.Exploring trade options for Zubac
Possible trade options for acquiring Zubac could involve first-round picks, young players like Jordan Walsh, or even a sign-and-trade for Sam Hauser, though he's a valuable shooter. I could present a concise analysis, asking the user if they want a cap assessment, trade machine ideas, or pros/cons. I'd consider frameworks like a straight Horford for Zubac trade, but also explore three-team deals to navigate salary caps. I could summarize the Celtics' motivation and potential hurdles while keeping an eye on unrealistic rumors.
I'll craft an analysis in Chinese detailing player contracts, team motivations, cap restrictions, potential trade frameworks, estimated costs, and concluding about realistic possibilities. We can also ask if the user wants specifics or video content, but I’ll limit to one question.
这是个流言方向。给你几个关键信息与可行性判断:
祖巴茨的球员/合同概况
绿军为何想要
CBA/交易规则的现实门槛(对绿军很关键)
快船角度
可能的交易路径(仅示意)

性价比与概率
你想看哪种深入:1) 更详细的薪资匹配/规则核算,2) 几个具体可执行的三方框架草案,还是 3) 战术适配与轮换分工预演(含祖巴茨与KP/霍福德的搭配分钟分配)?
