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Four Boston Celtics alumni on the move on the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline

There has not been much action on trade deadline day for the Boston Celtics after having dealt for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. the day before, but four former Celtics are on the move.

There has not been much action on trade deadline day for the Boston Celtics after having dealt for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. the day before, but four former Celtics are on the move. One of the four, former Celtics center Kelly Olynyk, has been traded from the Utah Jazz with “guard Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The other, former Boston forward Gordon Hayward, has been dealt from the Charlotte Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Tre Mann and forward Davis Bertans, wing Vasilije Micic and draft compensation, also reported by Wojnarowski.

The third is onetime Celtics floor general Dennis Schroder, who is being flipped with Thad Young by the Toronto Raptors for Spencer Dinwiddie, again per Woj.

Finally, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that former Boston wing Evan Fournier is part of a package including Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn and two second round picks that the New York Knicks are sending to the Detroit Pistons for Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.

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What needs remain on the Boston Celtics’ roster?

With the deadline nearly here, are there any weak points left?

The Boston Celtics needed a bigger forward, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens let us know earlier in the 2023-24 NBA season, and if you squint, they may well have gotten their man. After having traded deep reserve forward Lamar Stevens and a pair of second round picks for Memphis Grizzlies backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr., word on the street was that Boston was still in the mix for more deals.

At least, that is, until the word on the street was that they were not. Smokescreen or accurate appraisal, we can begin to take a look at the Celtics roster, and see if the Tillman trade has left any holes in an otherwise stacked roster.

And that’s exactly what the hosts of WEEI’s “Greg Hill Show” did on a recent episode. Check it out below!

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Could the Boston Celtics be done making moves ahead of the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline?

Earlier rumbles hinted that the Celtics might still be up to make moves; who is right?

Could the Boston Celtics be done making moves ahead of the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline set to arrive this afternoon? One prominent NBA reporter believes it could be the case. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer relates that barring “a surprise, sounds like Boston is done making moves before today’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline.”

Earlier rumbles hinted that the Celtics might still be up to make moves after sending Lamar Stevens and a pair of second round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for the contract of Grizzlies backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. a full day ahead of the 2024 deadline.

But this new reporting hints that they may be satisfied with where the roster is at, that they may be dissatisfied with the quality of offers out there and are using the media to negotiate — or both.

With just hours left before trades can no longer be made between teams in the 2023-24 NBA season, we will find out one way or another soon.

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On the Boston Celtics trading for Xavier Tillman, Sr.

What does this move do for the Celtics in the rest of the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season, and can Tillman help Boston in the postseason?

The Boston Celtics have traded for Memphis Grizzlies backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr., sending reserve forward Lamar Stevens to the Grizzlies along with a pair of second-round picks. What does this move do for the Celtics in the rest of the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season, and can Tillman help Boston in the postseason?

And even before that, does this trade signal the end of the Celtics making moves before the 2024 trade deadline? Or could team president Brad Stevens end up making additional moves to bolster the ball club’s bench before the arrival of the Feb. moratorium on making trades passes?

A 6-foot-8 combo big who can move his feet and defend pretty much anywhere on the court if needed, Tillman may not be a great outside shot in recent seasons, but he has shown flashes of a jumper in the past.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what the folks at the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast had to say about the pickup.

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Celtics rumored to be looking to make another move ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline

With Boston a little thinner on the wing after letting go of Lamar Stevens, that seems the likely archetype the Celtics might be after.

The Boston Celtics are reportedly not out of the trade deadline business just yet despite having picked up Memphis Grizzlies backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. per recent reporting from MassLive’s Brian Robb. “Boston is likely to make another move ahead of the trade deadline in the wake of the Tillman deal,” explains the MassLive reporter.

“Brad Stevens has been open about wanting to add more wing depth to the roster and losing (Lamar) Stevens in the Tillman deal could be a sign the team plans to bring in another body at that spot.” speculates Robb. With Boston a little thinner on the wing after letting go of Stevens, that seems the likely archetype the Celtics might be after.

“Boston still has six future second round draft picks available for trade including two for the 2024 NBA draft,” notes Robb. “The team also has three future first round picks among their assets.”

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Our favorite Boston Celtics trade targets left for the Grant Williams TPE

There are plenty of players who may still be had by the Celtics with the right offer.

The NBA’s 2024 trade deadline is upon us, with the ability to move players between ball clubs in the league going away for teams still in the title hunt mathematically or otherwise. And with the arrival of said deadline, we may well see the Boston Celtics make additional moves after having traded for Memphis Grizzlies back up big man Xavier Tillman, Sr.

Word on the street is that Boston’s front office plans to stay active on the trade front. Armed with a $6.2 million traded player exception (TPE) left over from the Grant Williams sign-and-trade to the Dallas Mavericks, there are plenty of players who may still be had by the Celtics with the right offer.

These are our favorites still on the board.

What are the Boston Celtics’ 2024 NBA trade deadline possibilities?

Who are the likely targets that Boston might be after? What else do we need to know?

The Boston Celtics have made their first move ahead of the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline, picking up Memphis Grizzlies reserve big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. for a pair of second round picks and backup forward Lamar Stevens. But there are rumbles that the ball club will stay active on the trade market right up to the deadline, so what else might Celtics team president Brad Stevens and the rest of the front office have planned?

Who are the likely targets that Boston might be after? What are the parameters that the Celtics have to work within imposed by the league’s new collective bargaining agreement and the team’s cap structure?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast sat down with Celtics Blog’s Jack Simone to talk through what we might see by the time the 3 p.m. ET deadline passes on Thursday afternoon.

Check it out above!

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2024 Boston Celtics NBA trade deadline primer

What else could be coming down the pike for Boston ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline? Will the Celtics trade for a wing? A ballhandler?

While they may not have had the Boston Celtics’ recent trade for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman in their conversation of things they expected to see from the Celtics at the trade deadline (honestly, if you did, props to you!), the hosts of Boston’s team-produced “View From The Rafters” podcast laid out an excellent primer on what might be coming at the deadline for the Celtics.

What else could be coming down the pike for Boston ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline? Will the Celtics trade for a wing? A ballhandler?

Join hosts Abby Chin, Sean Grande, and Marc D’Amico as they get us up to speed on what they have been hearing about the Celtics’ deadline plans as they gear up to pursue Banner 18 in the NBA’s 2024 Playoffs.

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Woj: Boston Celtics trade for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman

Tillman, a 25-year-old, 6-foot-8 forward with the heft to play center at 248 lbs., can rebound, pass, and defend well, and has shown flashes of an outside shot in the past.

The Boston Celtics have made a trade, and while it was far from fireworks, it is a consequential one in that the Celtics are reportedly trading for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, according to senior ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.

Per Woj, the “Celtics are sending a 2027 second (round pick) via (the Atlanta Hawks) and a 2030 second via (the Dallas Mavericks) to the Grizzlies … Boston gets Tillman, a young, versatile frontcourt player who gives them some depth for a championship run.” The deal will fill the Celtics’ last open roster spot, and could make use of part of the team’s $6.2 million traded player exception from the Grant Williams sign-and-trade.

But Boston could also elect to keep that resource untouched, should the front office have plans to use it for further moves ahead of tomorrow’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. UPDATE: Per Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, Celtics forward Lamar Stevens is headed to Memphis in the deal.

Tillman, a 25-year-old, 6-foot-8 forward with the heft to play center at 248 lbs., can rebound, pass, and defend well, and has shown flashes of an outside shot in the past. This season, he’s averaged 6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in 20.6 minutes of floor time with Memphis.

He would provide some insurance and a different look resembling the game of veteran Boston big Al Horford, particularly if Boston can help get that 3-point shot (career 26.4%) to come around.

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Boston rumored to be interested in trading for Utah Jazz floor general

As with Kelly Olynyk, a trade for Dunn would be a reunion of sorts, if only technically.

It seems the Boston Celtics have a lot of interest in players on the Utah Jazz as potential trade targets. MassLive’s Brian Robb reports that in addition to former Boston big man Kelly Olynyk and Italian forward Simone Fontecchio, that the Celtics might want to trade for defensive-minded point guard Kris Dunn as well.

“The Jazz have two players that could fit the bill on that front as the team has kicked the tires on 6-foot-7 Italian forward Simone Fontecchio and former lottery pick Kris Dunn,” writes Robb. As with Olynyk, a trade for Dunn would be a reunion of sorts. But only of the technical variety, as the Providence alum was dealt to Boston in the move to ship Tristan Thompson to the Sacramento Kings in the 2021 offseason.

But Dunn was then dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies before the start of the 2021-22 season, who waived him.

After a stint with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dunn latched onto the Jazz and elevated his game to where it is now, with the Connecticut native putting up 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game with Utah in a high-use reserve role.

A dogged defender who can move the ball and score a bit with a career-high 40.9% of his treys going in this season, we think a Dunn addition could compliment Payton Pritchard’s offensively-oriented game.

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