The Celtics may not have made a James Harden-Ben Simmons-level splash at the trade deadline, but they did make a significant deal that will shape the structure of the roster both this year and in the future.
According to several reports, Boston is acquiring Derrick White of the Spurs in exchange for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, a 2022 first-round pick (protected 1-4) and a first-round pick swap in 2028. It’s a lot to give up, yes, but it should pay dividends right away – particularly with Dennis Schroder reportedly gone as well.