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The Boston Celtics are inches away from becoming a championship contender again. Their well-documented search for a superstar will continue in the upcoming offseason and will undoubtedly impact who remains on their roster. These are the five players who won’t be back in Boston for 2016-17.
5. Jae Crowder
Credit: Getty Images5. Jae Crowder
If the Celtics want a star player they're going to have to give up legit talent, and most teams would want Jae Crowder. One of the best defensive players in the league, and vastly improved on offense, Crowder would make a valuable asset to any team.
4. Jonas Jerebko
Credit: Getty Images4. Jonas Jerebko
Jonas Jerebko is making 41.1 percent of his threes, but he's averaging just 14 minutes. However, his $5 million salary would make a good trade throw-in. In the event that the Celtics actually pull one off, of course.
3. James Young
Credit: Getty Images3. James Young
James Young is approaching bust territory. He's barely seen an NBA court in his career, and this season has received eight separate D-league assignments. The Celtics may give him one more year because he remains under contract, but it's pretty clear he has a lot of work to do.
2. Evan Turner
Credit: Getty Images2. Evan Turner
Evan Turner's contract is expiring, and quite frankly he's replaceable. Turner made $3.4 million this season, and with the new cap he will almost certainly want a raise. If Boston wants to add big salaries this summer they shouldn't waste money on Turner.
1. Tyler Zeller
Credit: Getty Images1. Tyler Zeller
Tyler Zeller is the odd man out in the stocked Celtics frontcourt. After last season's performance (21.0 mins, 10.2 pts, 5.7 reb, 54.9FG%) Zeller was thought to be a potential breakout star. Instead, his minutes (10.8) have been severely cut down and his scoring (5.6) has suffered. It's clear Zeller is on the way out.
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