The 2022 NBA All-Star game is officially behind us, which means that we are that much closer to seeing the red-hot Boston Celtics taking to the court once again where they’ll look to carry their post-New Year momentum into this second half of the season.
Rolling into this final stretch of the year having won 17 of their previous 24 games, the shamrocks are arguably the hottest team in the league and now, with the fact that the buyout season is officially upon us coupled with the three vacated spots found on Boston’s roster, Brad Stevens and co. has a chance to better equip this squad to continue on with their winning ways moving forward.
While there are already several players currently available on the free agency market that the C’s could, in theory, look to sign as soon as today, in time there could be plenty more talents finding themselves hitting these open waters as they could find themselves parting ways with their current employers.
Today, we at HH would like to pinpoint 3 buyout situations that the Boston Celtics should be keeping a close eye on:
(**Article scheduled prior to the signings of Kelan Martin and Malik Fitts**)
Buyout situation Boston Celtics must monitor No. 1) Tomas Satoransky
With how things played out with Goran Dragic just last week and with guys like Thaddeus Young at the deadline, it’s safe to say that the San Antonio Spurs are likely not all that interested in holding onto their expendable veterans moving forward this season which could mean that 30-year-old guard, Tomas Satoransky, could be heading towards the free agency market in the near future.
If he winds up being bought out by the organization, he could be an interesting option for the Boston Celtics to pursue.
Acquired in the 3-team deal at the deadline with the Pelicans and Blazers, the Czech-born baller has made a career for himself as being a quality playmaker and a trusty marksman from distance.
Though 2021-22 has not proven to be his finest season in the association (2.8 points and 2.4 assists on just 16 percent shooting from deep), one could chalk his struggles up as being a direct result of playing for the lackluster Pelicans (the team he was traded from prior to landing in San Antonio) have been as a whole.
During the four years prior to landing in NOLA, Satoransky had managed to establish himself as a solid offensive role player, boasting averages of 8.4 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent shooting from deep.
With the fact that the C’s parted ways with their second-most productive long-range shooter at the deadline in Josh Richardson, it’s well believed amongst the fanbase that the front office will be looking to add on some more trusy perimeter players with one of their remaining roster spots.
If Tomas Satoransky ultimately parts ways with San Antonio this season, Stevens should strongly consider snatching him up.