3 bold predictions for Boston Celtics this offseason

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Evan Fournier is re-signed

Re-signing Evan Fournier should be atop the Celtics to-do list this offseason.

While the cost wasn’t expensive at first glance, as Jeff Teague and two second-round picks were sent to Orlando, the Celtics used $17 million of their more than $28 million trade exception created by the Gordon Hayward sign-and-trade to land Fournier.

That is not something they should let go to waste for 21 games between the regular season and playoffs.

Evan Fournier provided a solid scoring punch for Boston, helping make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown. He is an excellent 3-point shooter whose deficiencies defensively can be covered up as the Celtics have strong wing defenders in Marcus Smart and Brown.

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With no real avenues to land impact free agents, retaining Evan Fournier in NBA free agency is a must. At 28-years old, he still has plenty left in the tank even if Boston has to overpay slightly to bring him back to Beantown.

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