Boston Celtics: 2 depth-bolstering offseason trades
Having also discussed this deal in some form or another, the goal here would be to add to what is a surprisingly sturdy Boston Celtics frontline and effectively fill the scoring gaps on the bench and in Hayward’s spot in the starting lineup.
Myles Turner‘s presence would make Daniel Theis one hell of a substitute center, and the two could possibly share the floor in a way not too departed from Indiana’s pairing of Turner and Domantas Sabonis together–and no, we’re not making the equivalency of Theis to All-Star Sabonis but instead talking about pairing the outside shooting Turner with an interior force.
Elsewhere in this deal, T.J. Warren would directly replace Hayward in the starting lineup. Surprisingly enough, Warren is averaging more points this season, making this a potentially seamless transition.
Finally. Jeremy Lamb could be a bench scorer that shares ball-handling duties with Marcus Smart. For their troubles, the Pacers would bring back a smaller contract in Enes Kanter to help bolster the team’s center depth.
Hayward, once again the big fish in the deal, would join a lineup that already includes two All-Stars in Victor Oladipo and Sabonis. Plus he’d be going home. If the C’s have to trade anywhere, the Pacers offer the best for Hayward as a player and the Celtics as a team.