Boston Celtics Salary Cap and Payroll Details

Salary Cap History

The Boston Celtics have a rich salary cap history, with their current cap space standing at an estimated $136,021,000. Over the years, the team has consistently been a major player in the free agent market, acquiring star players like Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to bolster their roster.

2024-25 Salary Cap Table

The following table outlines the Celtics' salary cap table for the 2024-25 season:

Player	Salary Cap Hit
Jayson Tatum	$34,500,000
Jaylen Brown	$31,000,000
Malcolm Brogdon	$22,500,000
Danilo Gallinari	$18,000,000

Largest Guarantee

The Celtics' largest guaranteed contract belongs to Jayson Tatum, who will earn $34.5 million in the 2024-25 season. This contract extension ensures that the Celtics will retain the services of their All-Star forward for the foreseeable future.

Understanding Salary Cap Calculations

The salary cap is calculated by determining all guaranteed salaries and any dead cap from non-guaranteed salaries. This helps the NBA maintain a competitive balance among teams, preventing any one team from dominating the league financially.