1 Free Agent from each team in the Northwest Division

The Houdini looks at Celtics free agent targets from the Thunder, Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, and Nuggets.
The Celtics should pursue any of these 5 free agents
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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keyontae Johnson

The 2023 second-round draft pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder had his free agent rights renounced today making him an unrestricted free agent. Keyontae Johnson is a 24-year-old guard out of Kansas State. He averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 52% shooting, 41% from three, and 71% from the stripe in his senior year.

The draftroom.com gives this analysis on the guard: " He’s a tough and physical wing who has the frame of an NFL linebacker."

"He’s an energy guy who plays with passion and heart," they added. "He’s a very good defender and rebounder and the type of guy everyone loves to have on the team. He doesn’t need the ball in his hands a lot and doesn’t stop playing hard if he’s not scoring. Has become a very good 3pt shooter when he has time."

Johnson tore it up with Oklahoma City Blue last season averaging 19.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 52% shooting overall, 39% on threes, and 78% from the line. The Cs should take a gamble on a high-potential player who the Thunder gave up on too soon.