Boston Celtics: 3 potential high-impact offseason signings with the MLE

Aron Baynes

Boston Celtics fans should all be willing to accept Aron Baynes back onto the roster given the lack of established big men options on the depth chart. The postseason showed that Daniel Theis can hold his own, but when tasked with a dominant offensive big like Bam Adebayo, is unable to contain the best of the best.

Behind Theis, Robert Williams proved that he holds value as a bouncy backup big that can play dominant defenses for stretches. The Time-Lord most certainly has a place in future plans after his impressive play against the Toronto Raptors, a series where he leaped Enes Kanter on the depth chart for good.

Speaking of Kanter, the Turkish big was all but unplayable against the Miami Heat, only seeing burn when matched up against the likes of Kelly Olynyk. It might be worth it for the ten-year veteran to take to the free-agent market given the lack of opportunities that should be available to him next season.

Finally, there is Vincent Poirier, who did very little to justify earning $2.5 million guaranteed this season and next. Ainge should pursue a deal for the Frenchman and Kanter (if he opts in) to open up a roster spot for the former Cs fan favorite in Baynes.

If Phoenix doesn’t bring him back to spell Deandre Ayton, perhaps a Beantown reunion could be in store.