The Boston Celtics are headed for what feels like a gap year with superstar Jayson Tatum rehabbing from his injury. It doesn’t mean they won’t be good, but the realistic hopes of winning another title are lower without Tatum.
The absence of Tatum however did not slow Boston’s offseason. They addressed CBA issues, kept their options open, and reshaped the roster by trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis while bringing in players such as Anfernee Simons and Chris Boucher.
But you may be wondering if they’re finished making moves. Jaylen Brown, for one, has not been clear of trade rumors this offseason. It’s not public if they’re looking to move him, but if they are, a deal with the San Antonio Spurs is one possibility proposed by Sports Illustrated’s Jake Brown.
San Antonio Spurs Receive
Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics Receive
Devin Vassell
Harrison Barnes
Three first-round draft picks
“The Celtics would clear Brown’s huge contract and give the keys to the castle to Tatum once he returns from the torn achilles he suffered during the playoffs. Vassell is a rising guard that is just 24 years old with room to grow. He averaged 16.3 PPG last season and shot just under 37% from downtown. Vassell has four years and $106 million remaining on his contract.
Harrison Barnes comes with intrigue because he’s an expiring contract. The veteran forward has just one year and $19 million left on his deal, which would come off the books when the Celtics would have Tatum back. He would also give the Celtics much-needed help at power forward as they do not have much depth in the frontcourt. Barnes averaged 12.3 PPG and shot 43% from downtown. He would be a serviceable replacement for Kristaps Porzingis as a big man that can shoot the three.”
