Brad Stevens’s Comments Days After Playoff Collapse Prove Celtics Will Be Looking to Make Big Moves
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Since Brad Stevens became Celtics president, Boston has been active in the offseason trade market and free agency, rarely hesitating to make bold moves to improve the roster.
- After a 56-win regular season overshadowed by a first-round playoff collapse, Stevens emphasized the need to improve the team's ability to attack the rim and generate better shot opportunities.
- Stevens ruled out trading Jaylen Brown, the team's best rim-attacking player, but indicated the Celtics will explore other roster changes, leveraging movable contracts like Derrick White's and draft assets.
- The Celtics' top potential target is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who fits their need for interior dominance, but acquiring him would be challenging due to competition and Milwaukee's demands.
- If the Giannis trade falls through, Boston may pursue less obvious moves, relying on Stevens' history of creative trades to enhance the roster without a clear superstar replacement.
