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The Boston Celtics are always connected to a number of players in the trade market especially now with one acquisition potentially being the difference in winning or not winning an NBA Championship this season. One of the rumors currently swirling is actually an idea that has been around for the last several months.
According to Ronald Tillery who works the Memphis Grizzlies beat, there is a real idea that Tyreke Evans will be traded to Boston ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Not confirmed. But don't be surprised if Tyreke Evans is moved to Boston
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) January 28, 2018
Evans is a 28-year-old wing who has been in the NBA since 2009-10 when he was drafted by the Sacremento Kings with the 4th overall pick in the draft. Evans had a hot start to his NBA career notching the Rookie of the Year honors but quickly took steps back in his game that ultimately dropped him from a $10 million-plus year player to a player that has to now prove himself to warrant a multi-year extension this offseason.
Evans signed a 1-year deal in the offseason with Memphis valued at $3.3 million. This contract was clearly a bet on himself type of deal and he has certainly responded averaging 19.4 points per game which is the second highest he has averaged in his entire career.
Acquiring Evans would provide Boston with another scoring option and is an acquisition that in theory could be done without breaking the bank. It is unclear if this rumor will come to fruition, but it does seem like a feasible outcome for Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics Rumor: Team Trading Thomas For Kyrie
According to Adrain Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade.
The potential trade would be for super star point guard Kyrie Irving. The rumored return for Irving is Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and draft picks.
Sources: Boston, Cleveland nearing deal on Kyrie Irving, but details still working to completion. Isaiah Thomas, Crowder, pick(s) in talks.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2017
Boston center Ante Zizic also expected to be part of a potential Cleveland deal for Kyrie Irving, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2017
While the rumors are flying right now. It is unclear how close things really are. We will keep you updated with the latest when it happens.
