Boston Celtics: B/R predicts Cs will be highly active in offseason trade talks

The fan base for the Boston Celtics was relatively disappointed at this year’s trade deadline, as their favorite NBA franchise has severely struggled throughout the 2020-21 campaign and could have certainly used for a talent boost within the rotation.

While they did wind up striking a deal with the Orlando Magic for veteran sharpshooter, Evan Fournier, the consensus opinion is that the transactions made were not the kind ‘needle movers’ this team needed in order to thrust themselves back into the conversation of title-contenders.

Though the trading window may now be closed for the remainder of the campaign, the Cs are rumored to be more interested in scouring the offseason market to potentially bring on another star to pair with their current dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

The Boston Celtics could be active on the trade market this coming offseason

Though this is just mere speculation at this point, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report has stated that he predicts the Boston Celtics will be one of the most active front offices on the trade market this summer.

Citing the team’s legitimate championship aspirations and the fact that they hold a sub-.500 record (23-25) with two All-Stars already in tow, B/R believes that, because of their lack of moves made at this year’s deadline, the summer could be a time period in which Danny Ainge and co. look to make that much-needed splash.

"“Our roster obviously is not good,” Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge bluntly assessed during a February appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher and Rich (h/t Boston.com). “… It’s not good enough right now. And we all know that.”It sounded like the executive was bracing Boston for a busy deadline, but the cutoff came and went with only marginal moves: Evan Fournier, Moritz Wagner and Luke Kornet in; Javonte Green, Daniel Theis and Jeff Teague out.The Celtics can’t be done changing faces.If they could find a taker for Kemba Walker and the $36 million he’s owed for next season, they might have to pounce. (Good luck.) Tristan Thompson’s name surfaced at the deadline, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, and could easily resurface this summer. Marcus Smart might be needed to make the money work on a big deal. A plethora of prospects loom as possible sweeteners, along with all of Boston’s future picks.Tatum and Brown give this group a higher floor than most, but a trade-heavy offseason could be key in raising its roof."

With 24 games still left on the docket, one may believe it’s too early to start talking about offseason plans. That said, in this league, if you’re not ahead you’re behind, and this underwhelming Boston Celtics team has fallen down far enough.

What say you Cs fans — do you believe the team will actually strike any meaningful deals this coming summer, or will they “come close” to executing once again?

Whatever your thoughts may be, make sure to leave them in the comments section below!