Tatum had surgery in May to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon after getting injured in the NBA playoffs.

Boston will save $8 million in luxury taxes by shedding Niang’s contract, and stays under the second penalty apron following Boucher’s addition.

Steve Pagliuca is leading a group expected to pay a record price for the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston.

Despite Jayson Tatum’s injury and trades to cut payroll, Brad Stevens expects the team to remain competitive.

Kornet agrees to a four-year, $41 million deal with San Antonio as NBA free agency begins.

President of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tatum, recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, won’t play until he is 100% ready.

A day after trading Jrue Holiday, Boston gets rid of another big contract by shipping out Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal.

Holiday, who helped Boston win its 18th NBA title, is the first player moved as the Celtics begin to rebuild their roster.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are also unanimous picks.