Three questions the Boston Celtics still need to answer

Will Jaylen Brown receive a supermax extension?

Jaylen Brown was named to the 2023 All-NBA Second Team. Brown's selection was the final domino needed to make the Georgia native eligible for a supermax contract.

Boston's decision on Brown's contract situation will have an impact on his future with the franchise. As such, Celtics fans are eagerly waiting on an update.

What should they do with Grant Williams?

Last summer, the Celtics were unable to find an agreement regarding a contract extension for Grant Williams. As a result, Williams is currently getting his first taste of restricted free agency. Recent reports have linked the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks as teams that could potentially hold an interest in Williams. Restricted free agency means the Celtics will have the right to match any offer sheet Williams signs with another team. The question is, how high are the Celtics willing to go before they cut their losses and allow Williams to leave? We won't know the answer until the time comes for Boston to make a decision. 

Will the C's use their taxpayer mid-level exception?

The Celtics might not have any cap space, but they do boast the Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, worth $5 million. Using their MLE comes with strings attached, though, as Boston would be hard-capped for the upcoming season. Given the flexibility that Brad Stevens usually likes to operate with, it's hard to envision the Celtics making use of their exception. However, if a veteran player comes onto the market, and Boston feels like he could make a legitimate difference, maybe their stance on cap flexibility will change.