NBA Trade deadline: Teams that what to trade before deadline.
What does your favorite NBA team need ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline? Is it a specific player? A certain skill set? Or is it just clarity on what the franchise wants to do long term?
The Athletic asked its NBA staff what they think each team needs. Here’s what they said:
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics
Another playoff option at wing: Realistically, the Celtics don’t need much at the deadline. As long as they’re healthy, their top-six players will handle the vast majority of playoff minutes. Still, they should look for one more option on the wing. Behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics have Sam Hauser and a bunch of question marks at that position. Oshae Brissett has contributed recently with his energy, but Brad Stevens should be on the lookout for more depth at that spot, just in case his team ends up needing it.
