NBA Legend Paul Pierce Reacts to Major Celtics Changes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA offseason officially began less than two weeks ago, but the Boston Celtics have already made multiple league-changing moves.

The Boston Celtics franchise was sold for a record-breaking $6.1 billion in March, which was the largest sale of a sports team in North American history before

Kristaps Porzingis1 is gone. Luke Kornet is gone. They’ve acquired Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang and draft capital while dumping salaries. It’s too early to tell if the Celtics are done making moves,

The 6-foot-8-inch forward, 22, appeared in 46 games for Minnesota last season, averaging 2.6 points and one rebound while shooting 48.9 percent from the field.

Minott is only 22-years-old despite spending three years in the league already with Minnesota, having averaged 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game as a deep bench reserve in spot minutes. His presence though fills up Boston’s roster for the moment with 15 players and also puts their entire payroll back above the second apron for now unofficially.

Boston is getting a 22-year-old, 6-foot-8 swingman weighing in at 205 lbs. who put up 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game with Minnesota last season.

With rumbles about him being a target of the Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Warriors, and other ball clubs, one can see why Boston might be worried.

With free agency set to open Monday at 6 p.m., plenty of retooling could still be imminent as the team assesses its short-term future without injured star Jayson Tatum.

It's unclear what Al Horford will do in free agency, but it's no surprise to see other teams interested in the big man.