HE HAS FINALLY AGREED HIS SIGNING…..
Three days remain before the NBA trade deadline. The Boston Celtics, who lead the NBA with a record of 38-12, have every right to remain unmoved.
The organization’s front office and president of basketball operations Brad Stevens place a lot of weight on how any change could affect the cohesiveness of the close-knit group.
This version of the C’s, according to Jaylen Brown, is “one of the best groups and teams and character that we’ve had.” We all get along well. The vibe is positive.
It makes sense, therefore, if Boston decides to turn Neemias Queta from a two-way player to a full-time NBA deal in order to cover their open roster position and call it a day.
The Celtics’ pursuit of Banner 18 will continue into the 2024–25 season for more important reasons than simply following that route if they fail to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June.
They may potentially sign a player like John Konchar, who qualifies for the $6.2 million Grant Williams traded player exception (TPE), or make a small trade to satisfy Stevens’ declared need for a large wing.
The soon-to-be 28-year-old would contribute shooting and comfort facilitating off the catch while entering Boston’s extended rotation. He, like Marcus Smart, did not play in the latter’s return to TD Garden, a 131-91 victory for the hosts against an injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies club.
Additionally, he will earn $6.2 million each of the following three years after being signed for $2.4 million for the 2023–24 season, which means he could essentially give a longer-lasting Grant Williams TPE.
