Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Celtics

Quite simply, the Celtics would be getting the one piece that they were missing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Andre Drummond would come in and provide the kind of rebounding and rim protection that Brad Stevens and company have been trying to find.

Drummond averaged 17.7 points per game to go along with 15.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season. He does not seem to fit long-term with the Cavaliers. Boston desperately needs an upgrade at center like him.

That may be the only piece they get in this deal, but they are only giving up Gordon Hayward and Enes Kanter. Hayward seems to want out of Boston and Kanter did not end up being a great fit. This would be a huge win scenario for the Celtics.

Boston needs to get creative this offseason. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kemba Walker, and Marcus Smart are a great core. However, they are all wing players and a guy like Drummond would round out the roster perfectly.

If this deal materializes for the Celtics, it would be a no-brainer to make the trade.