time—so you understand,” Simmons said.
Wright has averaged five points and three assists in his three games with the Heat. In Boston, where he would have added his name to a depth chart of guards that includes Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard, he may have spent most games glued to the bench.
The buyout market has become barren. Meanwhile, players on the Celtics have lobbied for Blake Griffin to return to fill their roster vacancy.
The Boston Celtics have a roster vacancy that players on the team have lobbied for Blake Griffin to return to fill.
Time will tell if he rejoins them for their playoff run, but Boston’s options are dwindling.
Patty Mills signed with the Miami Heat, Danilo Gallinari joined the Milwaukee Bucks, Mike Muscala signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Shake Milton chose the New York Knicks, and Otto Porter Jr. retired on Monday.
On his eponymous podcast, Bill Simmons shared that the Celtics had an interest in signing Delon Wright after he got bought out by the Washington Wizards. Instead, he joined a conference rival.
“The Celtics wanted him, by the way. And Miami promised him playing time—so you know,” stated Simmons.
In three appearances with the Heat, Wright is averaging five points and three assists. In Boston, where he would have added his name to a depth chart of guards that includes Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard, he may have spent most games glued to the bench.
The buyout market has become barren. Meanwhile, players on the Celtics have lobbied for Blake Griffin to return to fill their roster vacancy.
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