Brad Stevens had a lot to say about the current state of the Celtics on Tuesday, but there's one word he won't allow: Rebuild.

Brad Stevens succinctly explained the reasoning behind the Boston Celtics trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis — former All-Stars and key pieces of Boston's 2024 title team — this offseason.

BOSTON -- Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Boston Celtics amid an offseason of retooling but Brad Stevens sent signals on Tuesday that more moves aren’t necessarily imminent for this Boston roster.

Brad Stevens and the Celtics are "retooling" this offseason, but believes the four players he's brought in this offseason will help Boston compete next season.

The Celtics president of basketball operations met with reporters Tuesday for the first time since the team finalized its offseason moves.