Boston Celtics: Why the Cs should look into Jarred Vanderbilt

Should the Boston Celtics pursue Jarred Vanderbilt?

The biggest dilemma that comes with bringing in Vanderbilt is there’s a chance the Boston Celtics will never have a shot at him. Despite the Wolves already possessing an abundance of power forwards, there has been no talk inkling to Vanderbilt’s departure. Minnesota seems keen on keeping the young power forward behind Jaden McDaniels and growing within his backup role.

If the Wolves decide not to offer Vanderbilt a new contract, the Boston Celtics would have to acquire him via a sign and trade, which is the nail in the coffin for any hope of Vanderbilt playing in Bean Town.

In a sign and trade, the Boston Celtics would have to offer Vanderbilt a three-year deal which completely contradicts all of their moves this summer. Now, having an asset like Vanderbilt retained for multiple years is a good thing, but considering the Cs are looking to maintain as much cap flexibility for the future, I doubt they use some cash on Vanderbilt, even though they should.

The guy is coming off a minimum deal, and likely won’t get any more than a standard rookie deal like Payton Pritchard’s or Romeo Langford’s contracts. That is a total steal and one the Boston Celtics should be eager to jump on. They wouldn’t have to give up any valuable assets in the trade since, in this case, the Wolves were not keen on extending him. Vanderbilt is worth the contract.

Get him in Boston.