Boston Celtics: 3 completely unexpected potential offseason trades
By Jack Simone
The Boston Celtics face a plethora of decisions this offseason. Whether it’s the draft or free agency, Brad Stevens will have a lot on his plate in his first year as President of Basketball Operations.
With the way things are currently shaping up, Kemba Walker could be on the move. By the time next season rolls around, he will most likely be wearing a different jersey.
On top of that, rumors have swirled about Marcus Smart being on the trading block as well. He is due for a contract extension at the end of next season, and the C’s might not be willing to pay.
Due to the nature of the media, people have begun to put together potential trade packages. Everything from dumping Walker’s contract to trading for Damian Lillard has risen to the top of the rumor mill.
Despite this, the likelihood that fans will be able to guess how the offseason plays out is low. Usually, the Celtics organization remains fairly tight-lipped about any potential moves they make.
It is because of this phenomenon that most Boston Celtics fans are left in the dark until the actual trade is announced. This means that the majority of the offseason will be spent speculating for no reason at all.
However, instead of trying to logically map out a bunch of trades, maybe there is a different approach that can be tried. Since none of the trades Celtics fans draw up ever happen, why not throw logic out the window?
Today, instead of thinking logically, the method will look a bit different.
There will be two wheels – one with every NBA team and one with every Celtics player that can be traded. The team will be spun once, while the player wheel will be spun twice. Based on what the wheels say, a trade will be created.
Players who are no longer under contract with the Celtics (i.e. Semi Ojeleye) will not be eligible for the trade wheel.
It is important to note that the intention of these trades is not to be realistic but to have some fun. At the same time, the goal is to make the trade make sense for both parties.
Since the Boston Celtics throw their fans for a loop with every move they make, why not just get crazy from the get-go: