The Boston Celtics made the conference finals for the fifth time in seven years, but a disappointing exit in the final four has them ready to make moves. They already traded Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round draft picks. Boston also let Grant Williams walk, but a blockbuster trade could still be on the horizon. There is no bigger name on the market than Damian Lillard, and the Celtics have expressed interest.
Acquiring the seven-time All-Star point guard from the Blazers does not mean trading Jaylen Brown. There will be future salary issues, especially if they plan to re-sign Brown to a supermax extension, but the Celtics could all-in in hopes of winning the title in 2024.