Boston Celtics: 3 buy-low trade targets Cs should consider

Boston Celtics buy-low target No. 2) Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic

Currently, in the fifth and final year of his $85 million deal with the Magic, the 28-year-old Evan Fournier is in search of another long-term deal this offseason but, according to rumors, is not looking to do so in Orlando.

A sharp-shooter who has averaged 16 points per game on 45 percent shooting from the field and 38 percent shooting from deep, a guy like Fournier would fit right into this current scheme for the Boston Celtics that currently has them ranked third in the league in 3-point percentage (39.2%) but just 25th in 3-point attempts per game (31.1).

By bringing the wing on, the Cs would acquire a guy who would only help aid in their floor spacing approach, while also giving them the luxury of experimenting with their lineups, as Fournier is big enough to play anywhere from the two to a small-ball four.

On the year, he is posting averages of 14.8 points and 1.4 steals per game on 51 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent shooting from deep which, though good, could be seen as underwhelming in comparison to his 2019-20 stats (18.5 points on 40 percent shooting from deep).

With the fact that he reportedly wants out already, perhaps the Magic will look to try and flip him for assets this season instead of losing him for nothing in free agency.

With little leverage, Orlando most certainly would not be in the driver’s seat in any trade talks and, with this, the Celtics should consider trying to buy-low on the nine-year veteran.