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Boston Celtics: 3 realistic Kemba Walker trade options

By Jack Simone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics runs back on defense against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 in New York City. 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics runs back on defense against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 in New York City. 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics upgrade backup center, Pistons get picks

Another scenario where the Celtics would be forced to give up draft picks in order to get off of Walker’s contract. However, in this case, they would receive slightly more value in return.

Mason Plumlee is the star of this trade for the Celtics. He averaged 10.4 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and 3.4 APG in 26.8 MPG last season in Detroit. His hustle and playmaking abilities make him an ideal backup center for the C’s.

This trade could be conducted with or without Tristan Thompson involved, but if the Celtics receive Plumlee, Thompson would most likely be on the move somewhere. The two would fight for backup center minutes behind Robert Williams.

Cory Joseph and Rodney McGruder will be on expiring contracts next season, and Joseph’s contract is not fully guaranteed. This would free up a ton of cap space by the end of next season.

Both would provide solid veteran leadership off the bench, regardless of if they earn playing time or not. With the amount of youth in Boston, any veterans should be considered valuable.

Detroit paid Plumlee a decent amount of money, so getting them to part ways with him would cost a few picks. However, since the Pistons are in a rebuild, attaching enough draft capital could sway them into striking a deal.

Since the Pistons already have a first-round pick in this year’s draft, they would not be as enticed as the Timberwolves. Therefore, another first might have to be included for a deal to get done.

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