Boston Celtics: 3 more Tristan Thompson trades to consider

By Jack Simone | Jul 2, 2021

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 02: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Serge Ibaka #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at TD Garden on March 2, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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Charlotte Hornets get a center, Boston Celtics clear up big man rotation

This trade doesn’t see a huge return come back for Thompson, but it is an easy way to get off of his contract. The Hornets desperately need a center, and Thompson can provide some short-term relief at that position.

Charlotte struggled to find big man minutes last season. Both Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo performed well below expectations.

Now, both of them are set to be free agents. With that in mind, they are the one team in the NBA who could be willing to take on Thompson’s contract.

He would give them solid minutes at that position while they search for a younger, long-term option.

That being said, they wouldn’t give up a ton of assets to get him.

The Boston Celtics would only get Jalen McDaniels and a second-round pick in this trade. While it doesn’t solve their issue at point guard, it does give them another decent wing.

McDaniels is a 6-9 forward who showed some real potential last season. After Gordon Hayward got injured, he started playing super well.

He averaged 10.5 points and 5.1 rebounds over that stretch and shot 47.8 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from 3-point range.

By doing this deal, the Celtics fix their log jam at center while also getting off of Thompson’s contract. A win-win for both sides, as the Hornets get their center for next season.

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