Why the Trade Benefits the Boston Celtics
The Bosotn Celtics have the most moving pieces in this deal. They are giving up two of their three 1st round draft picks along with Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward. Nothing should be a surprise here.
Boston has plenty of room to trade NBA Draft picks, whether they are used to move up or in a big splash deal like this. Let’s focus on the return. Jrue Holiday is an All-Star caliber point guard and one that is not as score first as Kemba Walker.
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Jaxson Hayes would add to their depth down low while JJ Redick gives them an elite three-point threat. Victor Oladipo is the most intriguing part of this deal. He is an All-Star player on an expiring contract. He could help the Celtics in the short term before becoming a free agent.
The Celtics would be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference once again if a deal like this was made. It keeps Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the main options while giving them some complimentary players that do things well on both ends of the floor.
