The Boston Celtics haven't sent any internal signals about trimming their payroll in future seasons, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

New York Knicks' Josh Hart receives a unique award from the NBA during their playoff series against the Boston Celtics.

Last year, Boston president Brad Stevens and his front office picked Baylor Scheierman at No. 30 overall and Anton Watson at No. 54 overall. Scheierman showed flashes near the end of his rookie season and could eventually become a rotation player. Watson was waived from his two-way contract and landed with the Knicks.

After taking a 2-1 series deficit, the Boston Celtics desperately needed a Game 4 win over the New York Knicks to even the series. Unfortunately for the defendi

NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported for ESPN, "Even if Horford doesn't re-sign -- he doesn't plan to retire and would like to return, sources said -- Boston is facing a payroll, with luxury taxes, next season of $464 million, according to ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks."