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WATCH: Is the Memphis Grizzlies’ Kyle Anderson a realistic Boston Celtics trade target?

Just how realistic would a Slo Mo to Boston deal be?

Fans of the Boston Celtics with a player in mind for a potential offseason addition abound online, with not a small number of fans and analysts alike relaying interest in trading for Memphis Grizzlies forward Kevin Anderson.

Slo Mo (as Anderson is sometimes called) is probably a little too old to be part of whatever the Grizzlies are building up towards with their youth movement at age 27, and will be a free agent due for a paycheck Memphis may not be disposed to matching. So why not deal him to the Celtics, ask proponents of getting the New Jersey native in green and white.

Asking exactly this question on a recent episode of the “Locked On Celtics” podcast, host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal asks the co-host of “Locked on Grizzlies” Shawn Coleman if such a deal might be in the offing between the two clubs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zly7rrHYgk

Listen to the podcast embedded above to hear Coleman’s take; while there might indeed be some timing in need of consideration, his answer might surprise you.

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Trade rumor rankings: Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard and more

HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most on our Trade Rumors Page over the past week, headlined by Ben Simmons.

With just four teams remaining in the hunt for the 2020-21 NBA championship, we are getting ever nearer to the offseason, where the real action, at least for transaction nerds like us, will begin.

And due to the high-profile failures of various top teams and players this very postseason, we could see some fascinating moves be made in the 2021 offseason.

Below, check out the latest installment of our Trade Rumor Rankings series, which ranks the five players who have appeared most on our Trade Rumors Page over the previous seven days.

Report: Celtics have eyed Kyle Anderson for ‘quite some time’

Who could the Celtics trade for using the Gordon Hayward trade exception? Sounds like Memphis Grizzlies’ Kyle Anderson could be an option.

As the offseason has already begun for Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics, the search for a new head coach kicks off what will be quite the interesting summer following such a disappointing season.

Once Stevens and company settle on his replacement, the focus will shift to improving the roster around All-Star’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. One big asset that could help add a rotation player is Gordon Hayward’s trade exception, which has $11M remaining following the trade for Evan Fournier.

Among the potential trade options for the Celtics could be Memphis Grizzlies’ Kyle Anderson.

On Tuesday, Brian Robb of Mass Live reported that the Celtics have had interest in Anderson for ‘quite some time’.

“The Celtics have had their eye on Anderson for quite some time according to league sources.”

The 27-year-old had a career-year in 2020-21, averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% from 3-point range, the second-highest of his career.

Anderson has one-year and $9.9M remaining on his deal, which fits seamlessly into Hayward’s trade exception. Having such a young roster with a handful of upcoming extensions including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and a decision to make on Jonas Valanciunas, Anderson could certainly be attainable for the Celtics and help with as veteran presence who’s a versatile, lengthy ball-handler.

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