Boston Celtics: Pros and cons of Cs trading for Harrison Barnes

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 26: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 26: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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The Boston Celtics now embark on their path to redemption as they start their second half of the season this coming Thursday.

Despite coming into the 2020-21 campaign with high hopes and expectations, the Cs managed to turn themselves into arguably the most disappointing team in the league by the halfway mark.

Sure, one can look to their four-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break as a sign of encouragement, but ultimately this team needs to make some moves soon if they wish to once again legitimately thrust themselves into the championship contender category.

March 25th is a date marked on calendars for both front offices and, frankly, NBA fans as a whole, as it’s the final day in which teams can execute trades in a season.

With the fact that Boston’s own GM Danny Ainge publicly announced he’ll be looking into making some changes, it should come as no surprise that the media believes the team could be in line to make a ‘big move’ between now and the trade deadline.

The Boston Celtics will have many options to choose from at the trade deadline

Though there will likely be many players the Boston Celtics could theoretically pursue come March 25th, recent rumblings suggest Ainge and co. could be interested in dealing for Sacramento Kings forward, Harrison Barnes.

Though his contract has been something which many have scoffed at, it is a popular belief of late that the addition of the 28-year-old could be an ideal scenario to consider for this title-hopeful shamrocks squad.

Today, we present to you the pros and cons of the concept of trading for Harrison Barnes: