The Boston Celtics are looking for a significant return for restricted free agent Grant Williams if the former Tennessee standout and Boston part ways in free agency.
“Though most of the league’s cap space has dried up at this point, the expectation with Williams has always been that a sign-and-trade or midlevel exception (MLE) would be the likely outcome,” The Athletic NBA insider Jared Weiss reports.
The “Atlanta (Hawks), Charlotte (Hornets), Dallas (Mavericks), New York (Knicks) and Washington (Wizards) are still in the mix,” wrote Weiss, noting Williams will have to wait until July 6 to sign an offer sheet anywhere.
“Boston has been seeking a first-round pick in return for Williams,” Weiss noted. “(Once) Williams’ situation is resolved, the Celtics will have a clearer picture of how they can build for the future around Brown’s extension.”
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