Utah Jazz Receive: F Grant Williams, F Danilo Gallinari, 2026 First-Round Pick (BOS), 2028 First-Round Pick (BOS), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – BOS)
Boston Celtics Receive: F/C Lauri Markkanen
With that said, nobody needs to tell the Boston Celtics about non-linear paths toward stardom.
Jaylen Brown struggled as a rookie. He struggled as a sophomore. Now, he looks like one of the best shot-creators in the entire league.
Jayson Tatum had a solid rookie season. Still, it didn’t necessarily portend superstardom.
Tatum looked like a floor spacer as a rookie – it took him a while to get here.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz & Boston Celtics Updates
Still, he arrived. The Celtics have two superstar players. They may win an NBA title this year as a result.
If they don’t, should they add Markkanen?