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Boston Celtics: 3 trade targets using draft picks as collateral

By Mark Nilon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Robert Covington

Recently, reports surfaced that the Boston Celtics could be interested in acquiring a wing before the league’s trade deadline. While we here at the Houdini don’t necessarily believe this is a position that needs to be bolstered — as they already have Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward and, yes, even Marcus Smart –, if this is truly the route the team wishes to take, Robert Covington would be an ideal target.

Through seven seasons, Covington has established himself as one of the best 3-and-D roll players the league has to offer. For his career, the small forward holds averages of 12.7 points, 1.7 steals and just under a block per game on 36% shooting from the field. He is a hustler on both ends of the floor and has been bestowed honors such as the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2018.

Playing on an underwhelming Minnesota Timberwolves team, the 29-year-old could soon find him in the midst of a “fire-sale” and, with a friendly salary of $11 million, it wouldn’t take much to make the numbers work in a deal.

He would instantly become the C’s main scoring option off the pine, and would be a great defensive presence alongside Smart in the unit as well. Robert Covington is a solid player who could certainly be acquired with one of the Boston Celtics’ 2020 draft picks, along with players to make the money work.

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