Celtics don't have much momentum in landing Clint Capela via some sort of trade (for example, as the third team in a Philly-Houston deal). League source on whether Celtics are close: "No." Are they still trying? "No."
A sign-and-trade involving Houston, Philly, and the Celtics is the longest of long shots. Unfortunately, there are some no-name accounts on Twitter perpetuating this as a done deal.
If the Celtics want a legit center like Capela or Indiana’s Myles Turner, they’re going to have to move Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown or Gordon Hayward to get said player.
The realistic path to a big man remains the room exception.