7 Grant Williams replacements the Celtics could trade for right now
By Tyler Watts
2. Kyle Anderson
The Timberwolves created a bit of a frontcourt logjam this summer when they re-signed Naz Reid on a new three-year contract. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert inked long-term, where does Reid play? Anderson and Jaden McDaniels are best suited for minutes at the four, which leaves Minnesota with more capable bodies than playing time to hand out.
Anderson turns 30 in September and is on a $9.2 million expiring contract. He feels like the most likely to be moved after Reid’s new deal. McDaniels is in the final year of his contract but is a restricted free agent next summer. The Timberwolves can match any offer and will likely do so as he continues to improve.
Anderson does not bring the shot-making ability of Grant Williams, but he is a better ball-handler and playmaker, which Boston needs after Marcus Smart’s departure. Slo Mo can do a bit of everything on the floor, and he would increase the Celtics’ versatility and flexibility.
What would it take to pry Kyle Anderson out of Minnesota? The Timberwolves plan on contending, but they need a point guard. Could Boston swap Malcolm Brogdon or Payton Pritchard as part of a package to land the 6’9 forward? Do not rule it out.