The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in landing a star from an Eastern Conference rival. The Greens finished the 2022-23 NBA season on a low note, losing to the Miami Heat in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The 17-time NBA champions are keen to upgrade their roster and have reportedly identified a target on the Washington Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly followed by the Celtics, as they’re looking to get an opt in-and-trade for the Latvian player.
“The Celtics are pursuing Kristaps Porzingis from the Wizards in a potential opt-in-and-trade deal. I’m told Boston and Washington have been in discussion of a potential framework as Porzingis navigates the decision on his $36 million player option for next season,” Shams Charania reports.
Eastern Conference championship contender pursuing Kristaps Porzingis in potential opt in-and-trade with the Wizards: pic.twitter.com/JFQ78784rk
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2023
The insider also reveals that the Wizards have studied the option of keeping Porzingis on the roster, but the perception around the league is that he can help a contender next season.
Charania added more details to this, claiming that the Celtics are in ‘strong talks’ to complete this move.
“Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36M player option.”
Sources: Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36M player option.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2023
Moreover, he’s been followed by other teams around the league, and the Celtics aren’t the only team interested in acquiring Porzingis this offseason. Porzingis came back to his best version last campaign, posting 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 65 games last season.
Porzingis isn’t the same player he was in New York, but the big man is ready to find a new challenge in the league after the Wizards enter a rebuilding process.
Kristaps Porzingis Has Been Linked With The Blazers And Lakers
Porzingis has been mentioned in a series of rumors around the league, including a move to the Portland Trail Blazers, who were interested in trading the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for him too, but it seems like the Celtics are the frontrunners to acquire Porzingis’ services soon. This year’s free agency will be an entertaining one, as many teams around the league will be ready to make big moves, including the Celtics.
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