Boston Celtics: 3 non-stars Cs could trade for this offseason

Non-star target for the Boston Celtics No. 3) Dejounte Murray

With the fact that Kemba Walker now resides in Oklahoma City, Evan Fournier is heading towards free agency, and that Tremont Waters reportedly wants out, the already shallow backcourt depth for the Boston Celtics could become a bit weaker come tip-off to 2021-22.

Because of this, during the months between now and October, Stevens and co. should look to do everything in their power to bolster back up the once promising rotation, and some of us here at the site believe that one way of doing this would be to trade for the likes of Dejounte Murray who, according to The Athletic’s, Zach Harper, (subscription required) is considered “gettable.”

A talented young player who has earned the reputation of being one of the league’s best perimeter defenders, the point guard could make a ton of sense for the C’s rotation — especially if they are open to the idea of parting with Marcus Smart.

Through 67 games played in 2020-21, Murray posted averages of 15.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 steals on 45 percent shooting from the field.

Though not a marksman from deep by any means, the fifth-year guard has managed to convert on 33.5 percent of his 3-point attempts over the last two seasons, provides impressive distribution skills, and is an absolute menace on the less glamorous side of the ball.

Should the San Antonio Spurs look to put Murray on the block, the Boston Celtics should be very interested in pursuing him.