Mar 29, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) fouls Houston Rockets forward Kelly Olynyk (41) as he looks for a shot during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Wyke/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
This year’s NBA trade deadline was a bit of a letdown for the Boston Celtics, and their fanbase and the media did not relent in their lowly opinions on the matter.
With the fact that the entirety of 2020-21 has been a complete disappointment in comparison to preseason expectations, many saw the deadline as a way in which the Cs could bring on some much-needed extra firepower to help get their rapidly sinking season back on track.