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Boston Celtics: 3 ideal trade partners for Cs this season

By Mark Nilon

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 06: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives with the ball as Nikola Vucevic #9 and Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic defend during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 06, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 06: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives with the ball as Nikola Vucevic #9 and Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic defend during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 06, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics trade partner No. 3) Orlando Magic

Where do we begin as to why we believe the Orlando Magic could be an optimal trade partner for the Boston Celtics in 2021?

Though they are coming off of two straight postseason runs and, as things currently stand, are right in the mix for yet another appearance this year, with their bevy of injuries on the roster, they could just as easily call it quits and become sellers with a focus on the future.

If this were to happen, guys like Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon would be players highly sought after by contending teams, and the Cs should certainly be one of them if Orlando punts on the season.

However, there are many other players found on the roster that could be viable targets for Boston and, because of this, Bleacher Report also believes the Magic are an ideal trade partner for the franchise:

"The Celtics are struggling to tread water at the center spot—roasted to the tune of a minus-17.3 net rating when Tristan Thompson and Daniel Theis share the floor—but a splash move for Vooch could move them into the position’s top tier. If that sounds at all hyperbolic, you can blame Orlando’s supporting cast for failing to do more with his absurd production. He’s clearing 22 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two triples per night. The list of other players hitting those marks is…nonexistent. Oh, and he could still be available, since the Magic are overdue for a reset and have spent a pair of top-10 picks on his potential replacements in Jonathan Isaac and Mo Bamba. Should Vucevic prove too rich for Boston’s blood, the Celtics could grab Aaron Gordon and trust their coaching staff to squeeze more out of the explosive athlete. Or they could simultaneously scratch itches for bench production and perimeter shooting with Terrence Ross or Evan Fournier."

The Boston Celtics could use for frontcourt bolstering, some floor spacers, and bench scorers.

The Orlando Magic could certainly help in all three areas.

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