Washburn: I don’t like the Boston Celtics’ trade of Grant Williams

Washburn acknowledges that the Celtics may not have had a choice due to other signings and Grant’s restricted free agency status, but that doesn’t mean we have to like the return.

Not everyone is excited about the return the Boston Celtics obtained by trading restricted free agent Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks: two second-round draft picks and a $6.2 traded player exception (TPE).

Among those unhappy is the cohost of the CLNS Media “A-List” podcast, Gary Washburn.

In a recent episode of the pod, Washburn expressed his dissatisfaction with the Williams trade, citing the lack of value in second-round picks. He believes it’s not an exciting move and questions the team’s use of trade exceptions in the past as well. Losing Marcus Smart and the Charlotte native affects the team’s identity, too.

Washburn acknowledges the Celtics may not have had a choice due to other signings and Grant’s restricted free agency status, but that doesn’t mean we have to like the return.

To hear more about Washburn’s thinking on this trade, check out the clip embedded above.

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On the Boston Celtics parting ways with Grant Williams

With the massive cap implications of going over the second apron, should the Celtics have done so in order to retain Grant? Did they make the right choice by trading him?

As the Boston Celtics rework their roster in the NBA’s 2023 offseason, the storied ball club made the tough decision to move on from restricted free agent forward Grant Williams in exchange for a pair of second-round draft picks and a traded player exception (TPE) of about $6.2 million.

In a three-team sign and trade, the Celtics dealt the Charlotte native to the Dallas Mavericks while the San Antonio Spurs absorbed the contract of veteran wing Reggie Bullock. Williams will sign a new contract for four years and $53 million.

With the massive implications of going over the second apron of the cap, should the Celtics have done so in order to retain Grant? Did they make the right choice by trading him?

Join the hosts of the CLNS Media “Vitamin Cs” podcast with hosts Tim Sheils and Wayne “Breezie” Brown as they discuss all of the above and more in the video embedded in this post.

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Bob Ryan, Gary Tanguay react to the Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart, Grant Williams trades

Boston fans have a special bond with Smart, and his departure has left them hurting, and many are underwhelmed by the return on Williams.

Former Boston Celtics veteran point guard Marcus Smart expressed shock and disappointment after being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for big man Kristaps Porzingis. The Flower Mound native learned about the trade through his fiancee in the middle of the night, despite being previously told there were no trade talks.

There may have been a miscommunication between Smart and the team’s management, but any way you slice it, Smart’s departure from the Celtics after nine years is a loss for the team, It’s clear Smart’s leadership and passion were valued by other teams, despite his inconsistent shooting.

Boston fans have a special bond with Smart, and his departure has left them hurting, and many are underwhelmed by the return on Williams.

To talk over all of the above and then some, the hosts of the eponymous CLNS Media “Bob Ryan, John Goodman and Gary Tanguay” podcast convened on a recent episode.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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Thoughts on the Boston Celtics’ Grant Williams trade to the Dallas Mavericks

There’s a LOT of NBA offseason talk to cover.

Boston Celtics restricted free agent forward Grant Williams got traded to the Dallas Mavericks at the same time that reports have surfaced explaining the reason why the Celtics have yet to extend Jaylen Brown to a $295 million supermax contract extension, with the two issues being tied together for Boston’s front office.

Between that and other news around the league like the Damian Lillard -Miami Heat debacle, the Mavs handing defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle an offer sheet that was ultimately matched by the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Orlando Magic waiving 7-foot swingman Bol Bol, there’s a LOT of NBA offseason talk to cover.

Check out the clip embedded below to hear what the hosts of the “How ‘Bout Them Celtics!” podcast had to say about what they think the Williams deal means for the Celtics and more.

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What does the future hold for the Boston Celtics in a post-Grant Williams world?

At a moment where the team ought to be building up the roster in pursuit of another NBA title, the Celtics instead seem to be gathering assets.

The Boston Celtics have traded Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-way deal, receiving second-round picks and a traded player exception in return. The move was expected due to salary constraints and Williams’ limited playing time last season, but many fans of the ball club are responding negatively to the deal.

At a moment where the team ought to be building up the roster in pursuit of another NBA title, the Celtics instead seem to be gathering assets at the same time that word is percolating up that Boston will bide its time as it looks for a good use of those draft assets and traded player exceptions. What does the future hold for the Boston Celtics in a post-Grant Williams world?

The host of the NBC Sports Boston “Celtics Talk” podcast Chris Forsberg sat down to do an emergency pod when word of the Tennessee alum’s trade broke.

Check out the clip embedded above to see what he thinks the Celtics still need to do in the wake of the Williams deal.

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Woj breaks down the Boston Celtics – Dallas Mavericks sign and trade for Grant Williams

How does this move change Boston’s prospects heading into the NBA’s 2023-24 season?

The Boston Celtics dealt away restricted free agent forward Grant Williams on Wednesday night, sending the Charlotte native to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal that sent Reggie Bullock and a pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs for their cap space, two second round picks to the Celtics for Williams, and of course the Tennessee alum to the Mavs.

How does this move change Boston’s prospects heading into the NBA’s 2023-24 season, a critical campaign for the Celtics? Does the trade push Dallas closer to contention? And what might be the thinking behind letting go of a player of Williams’ ability right as Boston needs to be at their strongest?

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski recently stopped by “Sports Center” to break down everything you need to know about the swap.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear all the finer-grained details of the deal.

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Early reactions to the Boston Celtics trading Grant Williams

Some fans are not very happy given the move is (at least for now) a clear step backward soon after hearing that the team had a ‘green light’ to spend.

The Boston Celtics have traded restricted free agent Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team sign-and-trade deal. In exchange, the Celtics receive two future second-round picks and create a traded player exception worth close to seven million dollars, while the San Antonio Spurs rented out their cap space to absorb the contract of Reggie Bullock in order to make the deal work for a 2023 pick swap.

This trade allows the Celtics to help balance their roster and opens up opportunities for future player acquisitions as well, yet some fans are not very happy given the move is (at least for now) a clear step backward soon after hearing that the team had a ‘green light’ to spend.

Join the hosts of the NBC Sports Boston “Boston Sports Tonight” show as they react in real time to the news of the Williams trade.

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Despite having no hard feelings, Grant Williams admits Boston ‘could have afforded to keep me’

“It’s one of those where you can’t be mad at them for it because it just shows they want you to be there in a way,” Williams explained.

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Right up until it was decided, now ex-Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams wasn’t sure where he was going to end up and packed his apartment as such. “This time I was packing like I’m going to be in Boston or I’m going to move this to a different state,” explained Williams to The Athletic’s Jared Weiss. “I can only imagine if I didn’t have the support system that I have because it’s one of those when you’re stressed about what’s next, I don’t know how much money I’m going to be making.”

“It’s just a lot of stuff to balance,” he added. Despite the fact that the Celtics “could have afforded to keep me,” the Charlotte native held no grudges for ending up a Dallas Maverick. “Boston was trying to maintain their leverage.”

“It’s one of those where you can’t be mad at them for it because it just shows they want you to be there in a way,” Williams explained. And while he won’t be suiting up for the Celtics again any time soon, the Tennessee alum is still excited for his now-former team as well as his new ball club.

“I’m excited to go to a new city, to embrace the new culture and fans,” he related. “Just enjoy the moment.”

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What changes for the Boston Celtics after the Grant Williams trade?

What could this mean for the future of the Celtics, and the order of the league’s Eastern Conference?

As weird as it may feel to us all right on the heels of losing veteran Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart via a trade less than a week ago, fans of the Celticd are also having to process the loss of restricted free agent forward Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks via a sign and trade.

In the wake of the news breaking, the hosts of the CLNS Media “A-List” podcast convened to dive straight into the news of the Tennessee alum signing a new four-year, $53 million deal with the Mavs just as some fans likely thought the Charlotte native might be coming back to Boston. W

Join the A-List crew as they dissect what this development could mean for the future of the Celtics, the order of the league’s Eastern Conference, and more in the clip embedded below.

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Grant Williams has been traded – what’s the hold-up with Jaylen Brown’s supermax?

The trade also generates Boston a $6.2 million traded player exception and saves the Celtics $40 million in tax.

The Boston Celtics traded away restricted free agent Grant Williams, sending the Charlotte native to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal. In return, the Celtics acquired two second-round picks with the San Antonio Spurs absorbing the salary of Reggie Bullock for an unrestricted 2030 first round pick swap as a sweetener for facilitating the deal.

The trade also generates Boston a $6.2 million traded player exception and saves the Celtics $40 million in tax. The decision to trade Williams may have been influenced by a roster crunch and the desire to maintain future flexibility should a major move need to be made in case of a great opportunity — or a disaster — arising unexpectedly.

To hear more about the trade and how it might figure into bigger plans of Boston’s, check out the clip embedded below courtesy of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast.

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