Would it make sense for the Boston Celtics to trade for Kings big man Domantas Sabonis?
The folks behind the "New England Sports Network" YouTube channel put together a clip from their "Hold My Banner" show that has hosts Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell taking a closer look at what such a deal might actually look like in practice, and what effects it might have.
They also got into some of the recent Celtics news making the rounds in the NBA's 2025 offseason, from whether Ben Simmons is a good fit for Boston, what to make of Marcus Smart with the Los Angeles Lakers, and more. Check it out below!
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