The roster that the Boston Celtics have assembled thus far isn't exactly enviable. There are some perks, but for the most part, a few trades must still be made in order to put together a real, competitive contender.
Right now, the Celtics have improved in some small areas and will likely reap the benefits of a healthy Rajon Rondo. Still, the team doesn't appear destined for a playoff spot as currently constituted. However, there is plenty of time to make a move or two.
Danny Ainge has a franchise chock-full of tradeable assets that individually are valuable but together don't make up a winning team.
He has young talent, established talent, first-round picks and expiring contracts. Whether he uses them now or allows things to roll over into next summer remains to be seen. However, should he choose to start wheeling and dealing in the offseason's final months, it would be useful to know what he can get for each of these numerous assets.
Some could potentially bring back sizable and game-changing returns. Others would just be useful to get rid of. From top to bottom, Boston's most useful trade piece is its assets' versatility.
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Ranking the Boston Celtics’ Most Tradeable Assets
September 19th, 2014 by Mike Walsh Leave a reply »
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