Alec Burks – SF/SG – New York Knicks

The thing with the Boston Celtics when looking at their roster is that they try to mask the fact that they do not have a bench behind three All-Star talents in Tatum, Brown and Walker. On the wing, the Celtics two best players coming off the bench are Semi Ojeleye and rookie Aaron Nesmith. 

In today’s NBA, you have to be able to have solid options in the second-unit off the bench that can score on the wing and the Celtics do not have this. That is why Alec Burks would be a fantastic acquisition for them and would provide solid, veteran play at both small forward and shooting guard. 

Last season, Burks played for both the Warriors and the 76ers and he averaged 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, shot 41.8% from the floor, and 38.5% from three-point range. This offseason, the Knicks signed Burks to a one-year, $6 million deal, but would definitely listen to offers for him around the trade deadline if they feel they can get something of value for him, especially since they are still trying to rebuild their young team into something special. 

Alec Burks has a small salary to take on and his asking price is not over-the-top, as the Celtics could potentially acquire him for a late first-round pick, or a player like Romeo Langford or Javonte Green and a second-round pick.

Going out and getting reliable shooters and scorers to have off the bench needs to be a goal for the Celtics throughout the season and if they truly want to make the most of their championship opportunity, acquiring a player like Burks would make a lot of sense.

His ability to play either shooting guard or small forward and be a reliable scorer makes him extremely valuable for any championship contending team and with the struggles the Celtics have had with depth at the small forward position over the years, there are no negatives to bringing in a guy like Burks.

With a low cost and a small contract, Burks is exactly the type of player Boston needs to solidify their roster as a championship caliber team.