There have been rumblings of a potential Boston Celtics trade brewing over the course of the past week. A new rumor surfaced less than 48 hours before the 2023 NBA Draft, that the C’s are looking to swing a deal for a former All-Star big man.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Boston has been discussing a potential trade to land Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards.
“The Celtics are pursuing Kristaps Porzingis from the Wizards in a potential opt-in-and-trade-deal, sources tell me,” Charania said . “I’m told Boston and Washington have been in discussions on a potential frame work, as Porzingis navigates the decision on his $36 million player-option for next season.