Breaking News: Trade May Change Deadline Landscape for Raptors

Ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline, the Boston Celtics have unexpectedly addressed their need for a backup big

man. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Xavier Tillman was reportedly traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to

the Boston Celtics in exchange for two second-round picks. Those choices are scheduled for 2027 and 2030. Forward

Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors had been suggested as a possible target by Boston, who had been looking for

some additional depth. The Celtics’ trade talks for Boucher are probably over as a result of the Tillman deal.

Tillman, 25, shoots 40.8% from the floor and averages 6.0 points and 4.7 rebounds a game. Despite having a terrible

season with the Grizzlies, his contract is due to expire this year, and he will only be paid $1.9 million. Boucher’s

projected $10.8 million salary for 2019 has hampered his trade market. In order to equal salaries, a deal would have

forced Boston to take on long-term debt and give up at least one rotation player. Otto Porter Jr. has also been linked

to Boston; he is probably available for a second-round selection. The Celtics could still transfer a number of their

future second-round picks in exchange for a deal.

According to the Tillman trade, there ought to be a market on Thursday for second-round choices in exchange for

bench depth. In a comparable deal, Toronto might move many players, including Boucher, Thad Young, Porter, and

Gary Trent Jr. It’s anticipated that Bruce Brown’s trade market will be slightly larger, with at least a first-round pick

probably up for grabs.

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