Boston Celtics: 3 next steps Cs can take this offseason

Boston Celtics next offseason plan #2: Trade Grant Williams

When it comes to traditional power forwards, the Boston Celtics now have a few on the roster as compared to last year, when Brad Stevens would miscast Daniel Theis in the power forward spot next to Tristan Thompson.

Al Horford is back in the fold, and while he played most of his minutes as the starting 5 for the OKC Thunder last season, he could return to the power forward spot in spurts as well next to Robert Williams and/or Enes Kanter.

Behind him on the depth chart is Grant Williams, who may end up squeezed out of the rotation with so many wings on the roster.

It’s likely Jayson Tatum will be the starting 4 when the 2021-22 season tips off this October, with Aaron Nesmith, Romeo Langford, and Josh Richardson all in the running for minutes at the 3. Also, the Cs will likely be going small in extended minutes Dennis Schroder and Marcus Smart share the floor together.

It’s hard to see where Williams gets minutes, especially with three legitimate big men in the rotation ahead of him at the center position.

With his close friend and pandemic roommate Kemba Walker now out of the picture, perhaps Williams could also find a new home this upcoming season.

A Paul Millsap signing makes more sense when paired with a Grant Williams deal.