2 trade targets that would help the Boston Celtics fix their biggest flaw

Boston Celtics trade target No. 2) Mike Muscala

While he may not be the biggest of names that the Boston Celtics could theoretically pursue, Oklahoma City Thunder big man, Mike Muscala, could do a lot more than just help fix the team’s shooting efficiency this season.

A nine-year NBA veteran, Muscala currently finds himself ranked as the third-best 3-point shooting center in 2021-22.

Converting at a 45 percent clip from the field overall and a career-high 43 percent clip from long-range, per 75 possessions the 30-year-old is boasting an impressive stat-line of 21.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game whilst coming off the bench in all contests this season.

Aside from shooting efficiency as a collective unit, the shamrocks have struggled mightily when it comes to having their bigs space the floor at a consistent rate.

Obviously, no one expected Robert Williams, a traditional paint dweller, to step out beyond the arc and pop treys this season, but not even trusty veteran, Al Horford, has been able to get things going from deep during his return campaign in Eastern Massachusetts, as he’s converting on just 31 percent of his long-range attempts so far.

Because of this, the C’s main big-man rotation has been reliant on finding their points close to the basket which, in turn, causes a bit of a log jam in the paint, thus making it a bit more difficult for the rest of the team to find a clear lane to attack the rim.

Acquiring Muscala would certainly help in this department, for he’s a consistent shooter from distance (a career 37 percent 3-point shooter) and can play minutes at either the four or five thanks to his semi-underrated agility and size (measures in at 6-11, 240-pounds).

On top of this, he’s also boasting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3 in catch-and-shoot scenarios and is converting on 44 percent of such shots from deep, which would come in handy for the Boston Celtics, who currently hoist up the seventh-most catch-and-shoot attempts yet convert at a bottom-10 clip at just 35 percent.

So again, while Mike Muscala may not be a true household name, he could prove to be a great addition to the rotation for the Boston Celtics.