"Most reports in recent weeks have indicated that the Celtics are seeking to make an addition to their roster rather than take a seller's approach ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. But ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst cautioned that the Celtics are unlikely to take "big swings" in the coming days. If that's the case, you can likely rule Grizzlies star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. out as a potential target for the Celtics."
"Claxton, 26, is one of the stronger defensive bigs in the league. He finished top-10 in Defensive Player of the Year voting just three years ago, and has ranked in the top-15 in blocks per game over the last four years. Offensively, Claxton has averaged 12.3 points and a surprising 4.1 points per game this season. But if he were in Boston, Claxton would almost certainly take a step back and become more of a rim-running big."
The Celtics intend to make an addition before the NBA trade deadline while avoiding major high-risk moves. Reports indicate the team prefers adding a roster piece rather than selling, and sources caution against "big swings," which likely rules out top-tier targets like Jaren Jackson Jr. and possibly Ivica Zubac. Boston seeks a big man upgrade while constrained by the first luxury tax apron. Nic Claxton is a candidate because of elite rim protection and shot-blocking, but acquiring him would require significant assets and salary matching such as Anfernee Simons.
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