{"id":83633,"date":"2024-06-29T08:37:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T12:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=83633"},"modified":"2024-06-29T08:38:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T12:38:31","slug":"5-potential-free-agent-targets-for-the-boston-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/29\/5-potential-free-agent-targets-for-the-boston-celtics\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Potential Free Agent Targets For The Boston Celtics"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 30th marks the start of NBA free agency. Fresh off winning the NBA championship<\/a> the Boston Celtics don’t have any clear roster needs and are looking to round out their roster. Additionally, they will only have minimum contracts as spending power due to second-apron tax<\/a> restrictions. Let’s dive into five free agents the Celtics<\/a> could target.<\/p>\n

5 Potential Free Agent Targets For The Boston Celtics<\/h2>\n

Andre Drummond\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Xavier Tillman<\/a> and Luke Kornet<\/a> as free agents, the Celtics might be looking for some center reinforcements. It\u2019s likely the Celtics will resign one but not the other. Andre Drummond<\/a> offers elite rebounding along with solid interior scoring and defense.\u00a0 On the Bulls last year Drummond averaged 8.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. Crucially, the 12-year veteran will be willing to play any role, at this stage of his career Drummond is likely solely focused on winning a championship. Overall, Drummond would give the Celtics a quality 15 minutes off the bench and a veteran presence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Justin Holiday<\/h3>\n

As the brother of Jrue Holiday<\/a>, Justin Holiday<\/a> has an instant connection with the Celtics. His main skill set is high-level wing defense and energy. As a result, Justin\u2019s role would be similar to Oshae Brissett<\/a> who may leave in free agency<\/a>. At 35 on a team loaded with wings Holiday wouldn\u2019t play a ton. Nevertheless, the 2015 NBA Champion is looking for another opportunity to win a title. This along with playing next to his brother makes the Celtics an ideal landing spot for Holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kris Dunn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Celtics had known interest in Kris Dunn<\/a> at the trade deadline<\/a>. Dunn would give Boston a big guard and high-level point-of-attack defender off the bench. He is also a capable playmaker averaging 3.8 assists. Furthermore, Dunn attended Providence College and grew up in Connecticut giving him a geological connection to the Celtics. Impressively, according to metrics from Basketball Index Dunn is a top ten point-of-attack defender in the league. Dunn has been on a minimum contract and would likely be willing to sign another, especially considering an opportunity to compete for a title.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The top 10 point of attack defenders in D-LEBRON<\/p>\n

1. Alex Caruso
\n2. Jalen Suggs
\n3. Dyson Daniels
\n4. Derrick White
\n5. Matisse Thybulle
\n6. Kyle Lowry
\n7. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
\n8. Kris Dunn
\n9. De’Anthony Melton
\n10. Vince Williams Jr.<\/p>\n

Point of attack explainer\u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/iD1bIRs1Y5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BBall Index (@The_BBall_Index) April 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n