Boston Celtics: 3 offseason trades using the Enes Kanter TPE
By Jack Simone
Trading draft picks for proven young talent
Jaylen Nowell falls under the option of finding a young player on a cheap contract. Although he has found some success in Minnesota, the team may still be willing to trade him for the right price.
Minnesota is in danger of losing their first-round pick this season if they don’t win big in the lottery. In the event that they fall out of the top three, their pick would go to the Warriors.
If that happens, trading Nowell for a first-round pick might be worth it for both parties involved. The Wolves would get the 16th pick from Boston in a solid draft class, while the Celtics would get an up-and-coming player who could produce right away.
Nowell shot 33.3% from deep last season but has shown vast improvements in that regard over the course of his short career. He averaged nine points in 18.1 minutes per game
The real win when it comes to trading for Nowell can be seen when it comes to his contract. Nowell is set to make only $1.78 million next season, with a $1.93 million team option for the following year.
This means the Celtics would get to see how he plays next season and then, worst-case scenario, decline his option next season. It’s a low-risk, high-reward option.