Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are going through another mediocre season. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have their monstrous nights, but they do not always lead to wins. I do not know if there is anyone else worth talking about this season. New head coach, Ime Udoka, has not solved the epic collapses that plagued the Celtics in 2020-21.
The Celtics are the annual ‘almost’ team at the trade deadline. There are more articles about moves that the Celtics almost made than moves they have actually made. Maybe Brad Stevens is more ambitious than his predecessor.
You can move Marcus Smart and a pick for something of value. Maybe some teams like Payton Pritchard? Boston has far fewer trade assets compared to previous deadlines. With the market filled with available players, I think they can still make a move. This is probably the last season before the talks about splitting the ‘Jays’ up really intensify. It is time to capitalize.