Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal 

When healthy, Fultz has actually developed into exactly the type of player the Celtics could have used in the 2021-22 NBA Finals. He’s a reliable, solid ball-handler who makes smart passing reads and pressures the rim. 

Granted, this is a risk for Boston. Acquiring a player with Fultz’s injury history always is. With that said, they’re getting plenty of assets in this deal besides the former number-one pick. 

In fact, the three unprotected first-round picks are probably the main return here. That’s a solid haul of draft capital, especially for a player whose contract will be expiring shortly. In all likelihood, the Magic would need a commitment to re-signing from Brown before they even pulled the trigger here. 

Yet, Bamba is a worthwhile addition to the Celtics too. After all, their starting big has his own injury troubles.

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With Robert Williams III in and out of the lineup, the Celtics could use some insurance – and with Bamba’s ability to space the floor, the two should be able to co-exist as well. 

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