The Phoenix Suns are reportedly doing "background" work on Kristaps Porzingis as they evaluate their options this offseason.

Celtics Send Message to Derrick White Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Some of the teams that are expected to be very active in the offseason are last year's champions, the Celtics, and potentially the Kings are they look to rebuild their roster from a frustrating finish this year that saw them move on from star De'Aaron Fox.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Derrick White, left, after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.

For all of the talk about the Boston Celtics looking to make major changes to their roster this offseason, the number of quality players they might move on from seemingly keeps dwindling leading up to the start of free agency.

The Boston Celtics are likely to trade Kristaps Porzingis for cap relief, but they could replace him with a top shot-blocker according to a new mock draft.

Even before the Jayson Tatum injury, there were a lot of trade rumors flying around about the Celtics. Boston is expected to look into cost-cutting moves, which could include trad