Boston Celtics: 3 offseason trades using the Enes Kanter TPE
By Jack Simone
Boston Celtics get older, add more shooting off the bench
The Rockets traded their franchise player last season and entered a full rebuild. With players like Kevin Porter Jr. and Jae’Sean Tate blossoming, Danuel House became expendable.
House was a staple in the Rockets’ offense, providing solid defense and three-point shooting. At 27 years old, he would provide veteran leadership and an extra scoring option off the bench.
Even if the Celtics manage to re-sign Evan Fournier, they still lack real shooters at the end of the rotation. Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard showed real promise last year, but are only entering their second seasons.
House will be entering his sixth NBA season. His constant improvements in shooting the ball, along with the ability to play off of others, make him an ideal candidate.
He is set to make $3.89 million next season in the final year of his deal. With the minimal, yet effective, role he plays, the team would be able to re-sign him for a small deal moving forward.
The Celtics’ oldest wing player last season was Evan Fournier (28), who ended up starting most of the games he spent in Boston. Semi Ojeleye (26) was the next oldest, and his contract ended at the end of the year.
By adding House, the Celtics not only add a reliable shooter but a veteran to help build an improved culture within the team. He would be able to mentor some of the younger players on how to play in a similar role as he did in Houston.