Boston Celtics: 3 Marcus Smart trades to consider this offseason

Boston Celtics expand their future center options

Of all trades listed in this article, this one’s certainly the most “out there,” but could also provide the most upside for the Boston Celtics in the long run.

Robert Williams and James Wiseman might end up fighting for center minutes, but with both players’ injury histories, it gives the team a chance to decide which one they would want to pay.

For Golden State, Marcus Smart provides them an extra piece to help compete for a championship. With Klay Thompson set to finally make his return next year, adding Smart to the lineup shores up their defense even more.

With Smart, Thompson, and Draymond Green in the starting lineup alongside Curry, the defense would be impenetrable.

As for Boston, adding Wiseman gives them a year to decide whether or not paying Robert Williams is worth it.

As crazy as that may sound, Williams struggles to stay on the court. His game depends on his athleticism, and if he continuously gets injured — how is he ever supposed to play at full capacity?

Wiseman is one year removed from being the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He’s a true 7-footer who has the ability to stretch the floor. His potential is through the roof, and since the Warriors want to compete immediately, they might be willing to deal him for more NBA-ready players.

Damion Lee is more of a salary-filler but would add some shooting to Boston’s bench, as he shot 39.7 percent from deep on 3.4 attempts per game this past season and has one year left on his contract.