Celtics Suggested as Trade Destination for 3-Time All-Star Big Man

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19-07-2025

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The Boston Celtics have had an interesting offseason. Brad Stevens had to trade away two key pieces of the team's core to get luxury tax relief and Jayson Tatum is early on in his recovery from tearing his Achilles during the team's second round playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were both traded. Al Horford also isn't expected to return to the Celtics next season.
Add in the fact that Luke Kornet also left the team in NBA free agency to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, and Boston has a major question mark at the center position. Could Stevens look to address that issue this offseason?
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings competes for a rebound against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on October 29, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings competes for a rebound against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on October 29, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
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Connor Thomas of Bleacher Report has come up with a trade idea that would land a three-team All-Star big man in Boston. He suggested a potential trade for Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis.
In his trade idea, Thomas suggested Sabonis heading to the Celtics in exchange for Anfernee Simons, Sam Hauser, Georges Niang, Neemias Queta, and two first-round picks.
Giving up that much in a trade would be a major swing for Boston. However, Sabonis is the kind of player who would be worth swinging for the fences to acquire.
During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Kings, Sabonis continued his elite level of play. He played in 70 games, averaging 19.1 points per game to go along with 13.9 rebounds and six assists. Sabonis did all that while shooting 59 percent from the floor and 41.7 percent from the three-point line.
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At 29 years old, Sabonis would fit the timeline that the Celtics currently have. He has two years left on his deal following the 2025-26 campaign. That would give Tatum plenty of time to get back to full health with Sabonis on the roster.
Sabonis also still has a handful of good years left playing in his prime. A new "big four" of Sabonis, Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White would make Boston a top-tier contender for years to come.
Of course, this is just an idea. If the Celtics were to pull off this kind of a blockbuster trade, they would need to add more depth off of the bench. It's an interesting idea, although it is a bit far-fetched.
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