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Boston Celtics: 4 players to consider trading for after James Harden deal

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 08: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards smiles during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 08, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 08: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards smiles during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 08, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Now that James Harden finds himself with the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics should consider doing some follow-up trades to keep them atop the Eastern Conference standings.

The Boston Celtics may currently be the Number one seed in the Eastern Conference standings, but the Nets are coming for them.

After months of rumors and gossip, it finally happened: Brookly traded for superstar shooting guard James Harden.

With this move, the team has perhaps the best big-3 in the entire league in Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving (whenever he returns to the team) and, in turn, are obviously going all-in for the Larry O’Brien trophy.

However, Cs fans would love nothing more than to see their favorite franchise rain on Brooklyn’s parade and beat them to the punch by representing the east in the NBA Finals in 2021.

Unfortunately, at the moment, Boston does not have the fire-power to match that of the Nets, which could wind up becoming apparent should they go against each other in the postseason down the road.

In response to the Harden deal, the shamrocks should look into making some smart and savvy moves to help bolster their roster, and the Houdini believes there are 4 specific players they should consider pursuing:

Boston Celtics target No. 1) Aaron Gordon

Though the Boston Celtics may be playing like one of the best teams in the NBA this season, they still find themselves with numerous holes in their rotation that could use filling.

One of these said holes is at the power forward position, where, frankly, they have no clear cut option to roll with.

Aaron Gordon — a player we’ve discussed the Cs pursuing many times before —  would easily be an upgrade to the lineup and, quite frankly, would make this offense even scarier than they already are.

Currently, the stretch big is posting impressive all-around averages of 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and just shy of a steal per game on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 36 percent shooting from deep.

With him in tow, the Boston Celtics would have themselves a fantastic pick & roll player at the four who will draw a defense’s attention whenever he is in the vicinity of the rim (allowing for cleaner looks at the perimeter for his teammates), can sky-high for lob passes, and who has also improved upon his 3-point shot since entering the league.

Add in the fact that he’s still only 25-years-old and Gordon is easily seen as both a player who can help them win now as well as in the future.

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