Oshae Brissett has decided to opt out of his $2.5 million player option for the next season.
Last season, Brissett came off the bench for the Boston Celtics, adding physicality and energy. His role allowed the team to try out some small-ball lineups, and now he gets to test free agency after a championship run.
Brissett may still return to Boston, but will now have the opportunity to explore free agency starting next week.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA)
Brissett, who is 26 years old, played in 55 regular-season games last year. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. But stats don’t tell everything ; his hustle plays often changed the game’s momentum.
Boston’s Roster Challenges:
The Celtics face challenges due to being a second tax apron team. This limits their options for filling out their roster to draft picks, trades, and veteran-minimum deals only. Jordan Walsh might get more playtime but he’s still quite raw and could use another year with Maine Celtics in G League.
Despite these limitations, Boston negotiates from a strong position as reigning NBA champions with core players under long-term contracts. This makes them attractive for veterans chasing a ring who might accept minimum contracts just for a chance at winning.
Fans might think it’s exciting yet nerve-wracking times ahead for Boston’s management!
However, playing time can’t be guaranteed by Boston; Brissett averaged 11.5 minutes per game during regular season which dropped significantly during playoffs down to just 5.5 minutes per night! Any new player must understand they’ll likely be a backup whose role can change frequently.
Brad Stevens now has task of finding someone suitable enough replacing Brissett without compromising on depth – one major weapon behind their successful championship run was indeed depth! Navigating through new Collective Bargaining Agreement restrictions won’t make things easier either!
Luckily though they hold both #30 & #54 picks in upcoming NBA Draft so maybe they’ll find someone ready-made right there itself! If not then surely plenty would jump at chance joining such successful team even if it means taking pay cut!
What do you think about all these changes?
