NBA Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics Looking to Move Fab Melo for Jordan Crawford

Feb 1, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan Crawford (15) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies power forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the game at the FedEx Forum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards 85-76. Mandatory Credit: Spruce DerdenUSA TODAY Sports

The Celtics have long needed a scoring touch off of the bench. With Leandro Barbosa and Rajon Rondo out for the season, they’ve needed guard play as well. Chris Broussard of ESPN.com has reported taht the Celtics are looking to move Melo for the Washington Wizards‘ benched gunner, Jordan Crawford.

Here’s the tweet from Broussard:

With Fab Melo as the bait, Celtics looking to add perimeter scoring. Wizards’ Jordan Crawford available @ on their radar

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 21, 2013

Crawford hasn’t played a game for the Wizards since the February 6th against the New York Knicks. He’s shown clear frustration with his playing time in Washington and has been reported to have requested a trade. Crawford has averaged 13.2 points–on 41% shooting–and 3.7 assists in 26.2 minutes per game.