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Boston Celtics: 2 realistic trade destinations for Al Horford

By Mark Nilon

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics have had quite a disappointing run through 46 games played in 2021-22 and, if they wish to try and turn things around the front office will likely need to try and take matters into their own hands by making some talent-bolstering moves, specifically way means of the trade market.

Wednesday night marked the start of their trade-season endeavors as it was announced that Brad Stevens and co. had struck a multi-team deal that sent out afterthought bench warmer Juan Hernangomez in exchange for PJ Dozier and Bol Bol from the Denver Nuggets.

While this transaction is certainly a potentially intriguing one in the long-term (especially if Bol can manage to put his injury woes behind him), in regard to this season the C’s must look to continue their wheeling and dealing ways in an effort to land a difference-maker that can help them win in the now and, according to recent rumblings, it appears that’s exactly what’s on Stevens’ mind.

Per Jared Weiss of The Athletic (subscription required), the Celtics are reportedly interested in making more follow-up deals between now and February 10th’s deadline, and, according to his reporting, there are three players, in specific, that they are open to offloading: Dennis Schroder, Josh Richardson, and Al Horford.

Now, though the first two talents are undeniably intriguing, the big man may be the player that could cause Boston the most problems as they look to dangle him.

That said, though it may be tough to find a taker, this is not to say that there are no teams out there that would consider dealing for the veteran. With this in mind, today we at the Houdini will pinpoint 2 potentially realistic trade destinations for Al Horford:

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