Two intriguing big men may be on the trade market ahead of the February 6 deadline that ought to at least pique the Celtics’ interest Pacers center Myles Turner and Hawks forward John Collins are and both are young, versatile bigs who would fit nicely into Boston’s style of play and age curve Turner is earning $18 million this season, so either forward Gordon Hayward or guard Marcus Smart would have to be traded, almost certainly making the team worse in the short term Collins, on the other hand, seems implausible as a trade target given his age and talent But if the Celtics ought to offer almost any asset or young player on a rookie deal they have to try and land him
Report: Myles Turner, John Collins available – should Boston inquire?
Two intriguing big men may be on the trade market ahead of the February 6 deadline that ought to at least pique the Celtics’ interest Pacers center Myles Turner and Hawks forward John Collins are and both are young, versatile bigs who would fit nicely into Boston’s style of play and age curve Turner is earning $18 million this season, so either forward Gordon Hayward or guard Marcus Smart would have to be traded, almost certainly making the team worse in the short term Collins, on the other hand, seems implausible as a trade target given his age and talent But if the Celtics ought to offer almost any asset or young player on a rookie deal they have to try and land him