Boston Celtics: 4 realistic trades Cs could make this week
By Mark Nilon
Realistic trade for the Boston Celtics No. 2) Vincent Poirier heads to Dallas
Recently, a report surfaced that Boston Celtics rookie big Vincent Poirier was quite unhappy about his role with the franchise during his first season in the states, and wants an uptick in minutes come the 2020-21 campaign.
Vincent Poirier seems unwilling to spend another year out of the Boston rotation. Google translate with the assist:
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 11, 2020
“I just told him that I will do a year like this but not two … In my head it's obvious that I'm not doing one more season at the end of the bench to applaud." https://t.co/Jk3JGUi30I
Through 22 games played with the Celtics, the french native posted underwhelming averages of 1.9 points and two rebounds on 47 percent shooting from the floor and 50 percent shooting from deep (albeit on two total attempts).
With this, it seems a bit odd that someone of his ilk is making demands about what role he would prefer when, in the limited action he did see, he showed minimal promise within this rotation. However, this is not to say other teams would not be interested in his “potential” and, in turn, could find an increased role elsewhere.
One team that comes to mind for the Houdini as a potential suitor for the French-born center is the Dallas Mavericks, not just because the franchise has had an affinity for bringing on overseas talents throughout the years — Dirk Nowitzki, Kristaps Porzingis, Luka Doncic, etc. — but also because they could use for some floor spacing talents to add to their frontcourt depth behind Porzingis and Dwight Powell.
In turn, the Cs would receive the former Villanova Wildcat point guard, Jalen Brunson, who could prove to be a sound replacement for Brad Wanamaker at the backup point guard spot (assuming the two parties part ways in free agency).
Since being selected 33rd overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, Brunson has shown solid promise in limited action with the Mavs. Averaging 17.9 minutes per game last season, the 24-year-old found himself averaging 8.2 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game on 47 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from deep.
Filling out areas within their respective rotations that could use bolstering, this hypothetical deal could prove to be a small yet potentially impactful move for both squads.