Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Celtics Land Star From Rebuilding NBA Teams
The Boston Celtics aren’t anticipated to be overly active ahead of the NBA trade deadline and for good reason.
Boston is one of the better teams in the NBA this season and they have a good core in place.
But if the Celtics did decide to make a trade, they would be constrained in terms of what they could accomplish.
Due to the current rules in place from the CBA, Boston may only offer one player in any transaction unless they were to fall under the second apron.
With that unlikely to happen, the Celtics would need to seek players who don’t earn much in terms of compensation.
In a fresh trade concept by Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World, the Celtics obtain a talented center to fortify their frontcourt for the playoffs.
Here is what the transaction might look like between Boston and the Utah Jazz.
Boston Celtics Receive: Walker Kessler
Utah Jazz Receive: Jaden Springer, 2030 First-Round Pick (BOS)
“His ability to anchor a defense and thrive in pick-and-roll scenarios makes him a perfect match alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Utah’s acquisition of Springer and a future first-rounder gives further flexibility in their continuing rebuild, but this transaction is all about the Celtics, who need covering for 38-year-old Al Horford.”
In order to get Kessler, Boston may need to give up more than just the one first-round draft selection.
It has been claimed that the Jazz regard Kessler extremely highly thus that might have them attempting to cling onto him until a major trade comes their way.
Kessler would help to fortify the Celtics frontcourt, bringing rebounding and defense to the table.
The big guy is one of the top defenders in the whole NBA and Boston could easily slip him into the rotation.
Trading away two first-round draft selections for Kessler would be harsh but it may be worth it.
Kessler is also on a highly team-friendly contract, receiving $2.9 million this season and $4.8 million next year.
Boston doesn’t need to make any moves this year and will still be considered as one of the favorites to win it all.
But adding additional skill might help reinforce this squad and offer them an easier route to repeating as champs.
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