Brad Stevens reveals prototype target for the Celtics

Brad Stevens reveals prototype target for the Celtics

Brad Stevens reveals prototype target for the Celtics

In the NBA, the Boston Celtics hold the

best record. In addition to leading the

Eastern Conference, they are regarded as

having one of the NBA’s most talented

rosters. The Celtics still need to fill a

vacant roster position, though. Boston is

anticipated to add someone as the trade

deadline of February 8 draws near.

Brad Stevens, the president of basketball

operations for the Boston Celtics,

recently spoke about the kind of player

he is hoping to acquire for the second

half of the season during a press

conference that came after a team practice

According to The Athletic’s Jay King,

Stevens noted how Boston would be

looking to add another ‘big wing.’

However, he was also quick to note the

Celtics were limited in trade resources.

For the past two seasons, finding a

backup wing who can contribute on both

sides of the court has been Boston’s

perfect addition. Although Lamar

Stevens and Osahe Brissett were added

by Boston in the summer, they are both

regarded as energy players and are

noted for their defensive potential.

Dalano Banton is large enough to play on

the wings, but his shooting isn’t good enough.

In addition to having several draft picks

at their disposal, the Celtics also have a

$6.2 million trade exception thanks to

Grant Williams’ summer sign-and-trade

to the Dallas Mavericks. It will be

extremely tough to find someone who is

prepared to come off the bench for such

a modest pay and who can affect the ball

on both sides of the court. That’s the

reason Boston keeps looking for the

illusive “wing with size” that Stevens mentions.

The Celtics staying put at the trade

deadline makes the most sense. As long

as the player’s salary is within the traded

player exception’s worth, they are able to

sign him off waivers. If not, they’ll

probably use a two-way player conversion to fill

Neemias Queta has performed well.

However, Drew Peterson could also be a

candidate to switch from a two-way

contract, as Stevens may see him as a

similar project to Sam Hauser, who has

thrived since coming through Boston’s

development system as an undrafted rookie.

Whatever the Celtics decide to do, it’s

likely to be a fringe move. Their top-eight

rotation is highly talented and

performing at a consistently high level.

Stevens is looking for depth, and that

narrows the player pool. Either way,

Boston will be a threat in the postseason

and will continue to be viewed as championship favorites.

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