Boston Celtics: “Pass or Pursue” on 3 recently rumored buyout targets

Boston Celtics buyout target No. 3) Otto Porter Jr.

Lastly, we find a player that we ourselves have mentioned as a viable buyout option for the Boston Celtics in Otto Porter Jr.

Traded to the Orlando Magic at this year’s deadline in the Nikola Vucevic blockbuster, the 3-and-D wing could be of some great use for any team, especially this Cs squad that could use for more depth at the position.

As one could already tell, Buckley believes the same:

"While the Celtics have a lethal top two with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the rest of their forward rotation is severely lacking. Getting Otto Porter Jr. wouldn’t solve the issue, but he could help temporarily plug a few holes at least. Drafted third overall in 2013, Porter has built his career around defensive versatility and offensive spacing. He’s had some brutal bouts with the injury bug of late—he played just 14 games last season and only 56 the year prior—but when he keeps himself upright, he’s the kind of support player who won’t step on any toes and will elevate the stars around him."

The 27-year-old would be a great addition to the rotation whilst coming off the bench and, with a combination of him, Fournier, Pritchard, and Thompson, this once weak Boston Celtics second unit would have the makings of being somewhat of a strength.

Verdict: Pursue