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Boston Celtics: 3 post-deadline buyout candidates to pursue

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 buyout target No. 2) LaMarcus Aldridge

The Boston Celtics were tabbed as being a likely landing spot for Aaron Gordon at this year’s deadline, and a major reason was because of their obvious need to bolster their frontcourt rotation, specifically at the power forward position.

This, as we all know, fell through and now they still find themselves without a legitimate four to roll out into their rotation, especially now that they traded away Daniel Theis.

Because of this, LaMarcus Aldridge could be seen as a realistic target for the franchise.

Already viewed as a trade target just a few weeks ago, the concept of adding the veteran big is nothing new to Celtics nation. Though he may have lost a step in comparison to his All-Star days, the 15-year-veteran is still proving to be a sound post up player and productive floor-spacing big at 36.

On the season, Aldridge has managed to post per-game averages of 13.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and just shy of a block per game on 46 percent shooting from the floor and 36 percent shooting from deep.

On a team lacking in veteran experience, the big man could serve as both an asset on the floor as well as on the bench, providing both leadership and substantial postseason experience.

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