Why The Xavier Tillman Trade IS GENIUS For The Boston Celtics…
BOSTON — Brad Stevens has reportedly added some insurance to the Celtics’ frontcourt.
Twenty-four hours before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Celtics have traded for Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman in exchange for two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The C’s are also sending backup forward Lamar Stevens to the Grizzlies in the trade, according to Yahoo’s Jake Fischer, which helps them maintain an open roster spot.
The C’s, according to ESPN, are trading a 2027 second-round pick (via Atlanta) and 2030 second-round pick (via Dallas) to Memphis in the deal.
Brad Stevens said last month that any addition for the Celtics — who boast the league’s best record at 38-12 — would not be a game-changer given the team’s talent, depth, chemistry and financial limitations. But with an open roster spot available, he struck on a deal to add some solid depth to the Celtics’ frontcourt in their championship pursuit.
