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2 players the Boston Celtics should trade for NOT named Kevin Durant

By Mark Nilon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles as Alec Burks #18 of the New York Knicks defends during the first half at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles as Alec Burks #18 of the New York Knicks defends during the first half at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics target No. 1) Terrence Ross

We’re sure you guys are so sick of us stating that the Boston Celtics need to look into acquiring the likes of veteran wing, Terrence Ross, from the Orlando Magic–after all, we’ve literally been saying this for years.

That said, we genuinely don’t care what you think on the matter, for if it’s anything other than “he’d be a solid fit within this rotation”, you’re just wrong!

Perhaps the biggest missing attribute that was visible during the team’s NBA Finals run was their lack of a tertiary scoring option; someone not named Jayson or Jaylen who can go out and buy a bucket when needed.

Ross is exactly this type of player and has been for the better part of his 10-year career.

Though many may look to last year’s output (10 points and 2.6 rebounds per game) and view him as being somewhat of a risky target for this team, we at the Houdini consider him to be an absolute bargain, for we strongly believe that his lacking production was a direct result of the Magic being invested in their rebuild and prioritizing their youngsters, thus seeing a major drop-off in his attempts per game (just 8.8) and overall usage percentage (20.5, his lowest since 2017-18).

During the three seasons prior to 2021-22, the wing saw himself posting solid per game averages of 15.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and a steal on 36 percent shooting from deep whilst predominantly coming off the pine.

A genuine spark-plug who can come off the pine and serve as that much-needed scoring-punch sixth man for the C’s, Terrence Ross is someone that could be a great add for this team’s rotation, and considering the likely cost it would take to nab him would be just a few second-round picks, as he could be absorbed into the Evan Fournier TPE, he could be an absolute steal of a grab for Boston, all while keeping their core completely intact.

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