Boston Celtics: 2 trades involving Cs big men this offseason

More bigs-for-guards trades

In another deal that opens up the center position for Robert and Grant Williams, the Boston Celtics would be sending the salary of Enes Kanter and the #30 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft via Milwaukee for a player who has yet to hit his stride at the professional level in Malik Monk.

A stud at the University of Kentucky, the 2017 lottery pick has had a hard time breaking out as a scorer on a team that lacks a go-to offensive player. He used to share a backcourt with Kemba Walker but now sits behind Devonte Graham and Terry Rozier on the depth chart.

Monk’s shooting percentages seem like the most likely culprit for why he has never been able to play more than the 21 minutes per game he received in the 2019-20 season. His 3-point shot percentage dipped beow 30 percent, and while his field goal percentage has never been higher, 43 percent is still middle-of-the-road in the NBA.

Joining the Cs would allow Monk to join a contender with years of left of contention ahead of them. If he can make things right in his personal life, he can be a huge asset for any team. The Boston Celtics are a great fit based on their need for more bench creators and their ability to get the most out of former Charlotte Hornets.

For the small price of Kanter and the #30 pick, Monk is an attainable–yet valuable–commodity Danny Ainge should pursue.