Coming off one of their worst seasons in franchise history, the Boston Celtics entered this summer with high hopes of a quick turnaround.
Armed with half a million first-round picks (two of which are now actual people named Marcus Smart and James Young), a few semi-valuable veterans on short-term contracts and a couple young forwards who will hopefully grow into above-average rotation players, the Celtics had their sights on Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love.
That trade has yet to materialize, and other teams (the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers) are just as likely, if not better equipped, to acquire Love’s peerless skill set. And so, while not entirely closing the door on exchanging a treasure trove of assets for Love, general manager Danny Ainge is also focused on an alternative future that still holds promise.
One of the first things Ainge did this summer was re-sign shooting guard Avery Bradley to a four-year, $32 million contract. The 23-year-old defensive rascal’s deal first appeared to be an overpay, but it actually might turn into a steal.
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Updated Long-Term Plan for Boston Celtics
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