“With a roster spot open, most executives believe the Boston Celtics will stand pat and wait until the buyout market to add another veteran for a championship run. It’s worth noting Boston expressed interest in several veterans, including re-signing **Blake Griffin** and free agent forward **TJ** **Warren** last offseason.”
“Lastly, before signing with Houston, **Reggie Bullock** had interest from several teams, including the Bucks, Heat, Celtics, Clippers, and Pelicans, league sources told HoopsHype. Given his proven 3-and-D capability and current role in Houston, he’s also a name to watch.”
“Reserve forward **John Konchar** is also a candidate to be dealt before the February trade deadline. The Celtics, Warriors, and Lakers are among the teams who’ve kept tabs on Konchar’s situation from afar, HoopsHype has learned.”
Source: [https://hoopshype.com/lists/top-nba-trade-candidates-for-the-2023-24-season/](https://hoopshype.com/lists/top-nba-trade-candidates-for-the-2023-24-season/)
by tacko2020
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Also for those who want Caruso like me: “Alex Caruso holds significant trade interest around the league, but Chicago has yet to show a willingness to move the All-Defensive guard, according to rival NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype. His defensive ability and $19.35 million combined salary through the 2024-25 season makes him more intriguing in the eyes of rival executives.”
I’m not as anxious as I once was to add wing depth. Hauser has proven more than capable, and I’m assuming any addition would be supplanting the likes of Svi and Stevens on the bench.
I’d love to add some big-man insurance, and a defensive-minded guard would be nice for when teams inevitably target PP in the postseason.
Of course, beggars can’t be choosers.
Going by previous years, the expectations need not be to high
I’d love to see Blake here again, but wouldn’t get excited about anyone else.
John Konchar’s been an NBA nerd favorite for a while, with solid steal and assist to turnover rates but I can’t say he’s ever stood out when I’ve seen him play. It’s also weird he’s been in and out of the rotation for a bad and desperate Memphis team this year. He had a [great mic’d up segment](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ziVHMogHyIs) once though
Give me Carushow
Brad’s ALWAYS trying to improve this roster. I love that.
Celtics usually provide smokescreens with their trade targets. Remember Pritchard for Isaiah Stewart? Or for Willy Hernangomez?
Derrick White wasn’t expected, Brogdon wasn’t expected, no reports of interest in Muscala before he came here, Porzingis trade details all happened within a day because the midnight deadline. Jrue Holiday was just about the only one that you heard Celtics were interested in and made a move on and that also happened within a couple of days.
This early, I’m not sure Konchar would actually be the deal that gets done.
However, I don’t think they would be opposed to a 2 guard since I don’t know if Svi will really give us playoff minutes with his defense, and before the season the 2 positions we felt we needed the most were SG and a big man. And Konchar is a cheap option on a team that might be selling pieces. I wouldn’t mind him as an extra piece if it’s possible.
I think if we use this as speculation that Brad is calling Memphis FO and asking about players, both Tillman and Aldama are on cheap contracts and fit a need.
Celtics desperately need another big.
Konchar? We are never beating the allegations.
Just trying to stay as healthy as possible until the February/March buyouts.
Need a big, as much as I hate to admit it we are missing a guy like Grant Williams up front.
Blake for the vibes and regular season help would be cool
We need a big.