Boston Celtics: 1 trade target on every Central Division team
Chicago Bulls target: Ryan Arcidiacono
While the Chicago Bulls have several intriguing young pieces on their roster, the franchise may be unwilling to part with pieces like Lauri Markennen and Wendell Carter Jr. Instead, new general manager Artūras Karnišovas may want to build around his promising frontcourt and bouncy superstar in Zach LaVine.
In that case, Ryan Arcidiacono would be a more attainable target. The Villanova product has progressed in his three professional seasons. In 2019-20 he shot 39 percent from the 3-point line on over two attempts per game.
His long-range efficiency makes him a better fit as a spot-up shooter on the second unit than anyone currently, and it shouldn’t take more than a late first-round pick or second-round choice to get a deal done.
Milwaukee Bucks target: Donte DiVincenzo
The Milwaukee Bucks are a team in contention, owning the most wins in the NBA the past two seasons. Their legitimacy as a contender will be tested this summer when the league returns in Walt Disney World.
They aren’t likely to break up their core even if they fail to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row, meaning any deal the team makes–short of acquiring another superstar to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo–would be a small one.
Enter Donte DiVincenzo. Like Aricidiacono, DiVincenzo is Jay Wright approved from the University of Villanova. He also has been able to carve out a role in the NBA. His shooting isn’t quite there yet, with the second-year man owning a 34 percent conversion rate from beyond the arc, but his dynamic scoring and 10 points per game would certainly be welcomed on the Boston Celtics bench.
Cleveland Cavaliers target: Kevin Porter Jr.
It’s unclear how the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to navigate their roster issues this offseason. Kevin Love is on the outs with the team’s younger players but is still under contract for a few more seasons. Andre Drummond has a player option he is most certainly going to opt into. Then there’s Tristan Thompson‘s possible departure after a ten-season run in the Land that resulted in a title.
Beyond their frontcourt, the Cavaliers are still looking for the right mixture of young talent to get them through this rebuild. If Kevin Porter Jr. isn’t seen as a long-term fit, or if the Boston Celtics could entice Cleveland with enough in return, his all-around contributions would be perfect for a Celtics team that could use more versatility beyond their top five contributors.