The Boston Celtics may have the best record in the NBA, but where there is an open roster spot, there will be speculation.
And for as great as the Celtics are this season, it’s a natural reaction to be intrigued by the unknown, and that’s exactly the case with Boston’s 15th and final roster space.
Amplifying fans’ interest is the Celtics’ $6.2 million TPE that they received in the trade that sent Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston has plenty of draft picks (including a hoard of second-round picks Brad Stevens acquired by trading back in the 2023 NBA Draft), meaning they could easily facilitate a TPE-centered deal.
Their position as a contender could also make them a compelling option for potential buyout candidates looking to land with a new team.
So, with the February 8 trade deadline inching closer and closer, let’s rank some of the Celtics’ options for their 15th roster spot from “realistic” to “stop suggesting this.
Most, if not all, of these options have been suggested for the Celtics from the rumor mill and all over social media. From Twitter to Reddit to comment sections, someone, somewhere, has brought up these options. I’m justh ere to rank them.
At this point, John Konchar may be the most realistic trade option for the Celtics this season. The Memphis Grizzlies’ season is effectively over, as injuries have completely ruined what could have been a promising year.
They already traded Steven Adams for Victor Oladipo and three seconds. Why not Konchar?
Konchar is a 27-year-old, 6-foot-5 forward most known for his hustle play and rebounding. He’s a career 36.1% shooter from deep but on very low volume (1.8 per game).
That said, the most intriguing part of a potential Konchar trade is that he makes $6 million in each of the three years after this one, making him a valuable trade chip to help match salary in future deals.
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