If it ain’t broke…the Celtics shouldn’t make any trades to fix it
We fans always love to tinker. Even when things are good, they could always be better. I wonder if that’s true this season.
I don’t know if you can call this list “perfect” per se. I know there are positions that aren’t as deep as they could be. I know there are players on the bench who have some pretty glaring weaknesses (that’s why they’re on the bench). However, there is something to be said for continuity and giving the guys on the bench time to develop and grow into the roles they are given.
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First of all, I wouldn’t make any drastic moves to the top 7 or 8 players on the roster. Barring injury, this group is as good as any in basketball and is humming brilliantly right now. As they get used to playing together, things will only work out better in time for the playoffs.
By removing these items from the negotiating table, Brad Stevens is left with limited salaries and assets to offer in return. So the players he could “afford” ended up being players with smaller contracts. This usually means young players who aren’t highly regarded or other bench players who aren’t training where they are. THE Celtics there are guys like that already on the roster. So acquiring more is either a lateral move or it would cost future assets for a questionable upgrade.
I’ll mention a brief aside on the tax implications. If the Celtics add a salary, the tax implications add up exponentially. You and I don’t care, I think homeowners would pay more taxes if it meant a sizable upgrade, but if it’s only a marginal upgrade at best is- Is it really worth it? That’s a question for debate between Brad Stevens and the owners.
What do you think? Should the Celtics look to upgrade at the deadline? Or should they take the “it’s not broken, don’t fix it” approach?
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