The Boston Celtics roster is unquestionably one of the most talented in the NBA. The top-six rotation are all potential All-Star talents and have proven their abilities over the season’s first quarter. Behind that six is Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and Luke Kornet as the primary trio off the bench (along with Al Horford in a sixth-man role.)
However, after that, things get a little iffy. There have been serious questions surrounding the Celtics’ deep bench depth since the season began, and so far, there has been little to ease fans’ concerns. Of course, when the postseason begins, Joe Mazzulla will likely shorten his rotation to a seven or eight. Still, having reliable insurance deeper in the rotation is a luxury all contending teams need.
Brad Stevens may look to swing a trade or two before the February 8 trade deadline. Finding another contributor or two who can shore up the big man and point guard rotation would likely cement the Celtics as championship favorites.
After an active summer, Boston’s trade assets are thin but not empty. Here is a complete cheat sheet heading into trade season.
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Tradable players
- Sam Hauser – $1.9 million, one year remaining
- Jrue Holiday – $36.8 million, player option next season
- Al Horford – $10 million, one year remaining
- Kristaps Porzingis – $36 million, two years remaining
- Payton Pritchard – $4 million, poison pill
- Derrick White – $18.3 million, one year remaining
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 20, 2023
Tradeable incoming draft picks
- 2024 second-round pick from Chicago or New Orleans (more favorable);
- Dallas’ 2024 second-round pick
- 2025 second-round pick from Dallas, Detroit, Golden State, or Washington
- 2026 second-round pick from Minnesota, New Orleans, New York, or Portland (most favorable)
- Atlanta’s 2027 second-round pick
- Dallas’ 2030 second-round pick
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 20, 2023
Tradeable team draft picks
- 2024 first-round pick
- 2025 first-round pick
- 2026 first-round pick
- 2027 first-round pick
- 2030 first-round pick
- 2030 second-round pick
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 19, 2023
Potential players to be traded
- Oshae Brissett
- Lamar Stevens – contract guarantees on January 7
- Svi Mykhailiuk
- Dalano Banton
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Potential free agent targets
- John Wall
- Austin Rivers
- Dwight Howard
- Willie Cauley-Stein
- Khem Birch
- Nerlens Noel
- Danny Green
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 17, 2023
Potential trade targets
- Andre Drummond
- Aaron Wiggins
- Naji Marshall
- Alex Caruso (dream scenario)
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