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Houdini Theory: Boston Celtics are gearing up for deadline splash

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on January 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers defeat the Celtics 96-95. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

I’m sure there are some Boston Celtics fans who are tired of hearing that Kemba Walker should be traded, and I completely understand that. Having said that, what has happened over the last couple of days really solidifies that theory for me.

It all started recently when we saw Chris Forsberg, from NBC Sports Boston, tweet out that Cs center Tristan Thompson was going to miss Tuesday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to “health and safety protocols”, which directly followed reports that the Cs could be interested in trading the veteran.