Boston Celtics Rumors: Damian Lillard Trade To Mystery Team? Payton Pritchard Ready For 2023 Season

Boston Celtics rumors and news for Wednesday, September 19th, 2023:
– Celtics’ PG Payton Pritchard caught up with Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach to discuss his future with Boston. Pritchard is reportedly ready to play for the Boston Celtics this year despite lingering trade rumors during the 2022-23 NBA season. With former Celtics’ PG Marcus Smart now playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Pritchard could have a pivotal role for the Boston Celtics this season.
– NBA Trade Rumors: Which team will current Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard be traded to? ESPN’s Marc J. Spears tweeted there has been an Eastern Conference team that recently entered the trade chat to acquire the 7x NBA All-Star point guard. Could the Celtics be the ‘mystery team’ that Spears is hinting towards? What would a Dame trade to Boston look like? Celtics Today by Chat Sports host Allie Barefoot shares her thoughts on the latest Boston Celtics rumors in this video!
– Celtics fans! The 2023-24 NBA season is almost here – Comment your level of excitement for the upcoming season on a scale of 1-10.

Payton Pritchard to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe:
“For me, I’ve got to do my part. If I get the opportunity to play, I’ve got to show what I’m capable of and that I can help win at a high level. So, I’m just looking forward to the opportunity of showcasing that and at the end of the day I’m a winner and am obviously going to help Jaylen [Brown] and Jayson [Tatum], because those are the two that are pushing us, but we’ve all got to help them get over the hump and ultimately win a championship.”

Payton Pritchard 2021-22 playoff stats:
– 12.9 MPG
– 4.8 PPG
– 1.9 RPG
– 1.6 APG
– 33.3 3P%

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Celtics Fans – we want to hear from you! Answer today’s questions down below:
– Do you want to see Pritchard play in Boston? Type ‘Y’ for Yes, ‘N’ for No
– WHO WILL PLAY MORE THIS SEASON? Type ‘MB’ for Malcolm Brogdon, ‘PP’ for Payton Pritchard
– Would you make this trade – Celtics receive: Damian Lillard, Trailblazers receive: Macolm Brogdon, Al Horford, Robert Williams III, & 3 1st round picks? Type ‘A’ for Accept Type ‘D’ for Decline

ESPN’s Marc J. Spears on the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors:: “The Blazers have been talking to several teams… I’m kind of hearing rumors about another Eastern Conference team that I’m not gonna throw out there just yet.”

Potential Eastern Conference Mystery teams that could trade for Damian Lillard::
– Philadelphia 76ers
– New York Knicks
– Milwaukee Bucks
– Toronto Raptors
– Boston Celtics

2023 Celtics’ trade assets:
– Malcolm Brogdon: $22.50 MM
– Derrick White: $18.36 MM
– Robert Williams III: $11.57 MM
– Al Horford: $10.00 MM
– Jordan Walsh: $1.11 MM

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