Boston Celtics: 3 trades to get the Cs a first-round pick
By Jack Simone
Celtics add depth and a first-round pick
This trade would help out both teams. The Lakers get a bit more flexibility, while the Boston Celtics get back in the first-round.
Kyle Kuzma gets made fun of a lot, but he actually had a great season last year. He averaged 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
Better yet, Kuzma shot 44.3 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from deep. He would provide quality bench minutes at the wing/power forward positions.
Rumors have swirled that the Lakers could look to move Kuzma this offseason. This is a decent return for them.
The Lakers are in need of a quality center, and Tristan Thompson brings championship experience. He played with LeBron James in 2016, and there would be a sense of familiarity as well.
Frank Vogel couldn’t play Montrezl Harrell or Andre Drummond in the playoffs. Thompson gives them a veteran big man that can play when it matters most.
Romeo Langford gives them another young wing to pair alongside Talen Horton-Tucker. As for the seconds, it helps them stock up on more draft picks without paying a huge price.
At the 22nd pick, the Cs could target point guards or the best available players. Top options could include Ayo Dosunmu, Sharife Cooper, Nah’Shon Hyland, or if he falls in the draft, Corey Kispert.