Writing hypothetical NBA trades while the playoffs are ongoing can be a funny business.
How can we make these predictions when the season isn’t over? Shouldn’t we wait for the results? How do you know what teams need until they prove to need it?
Those questions are especially pertinent when it comes to teams that are still in the NBA playoffs. For example, how could we write a hypothetical trade involving the Boston Celtics?
Well, sometimes, it’s germane to think ahead. For example, we know that Al Horford is aging. With that in mind, we also know that, eventually, the Celtics will likely have to replace him.
At some point, the Celtics are going to need find a younger option to anchor the defense and space the floor for the rest of the offense.
Would Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers be a suitable replacement?
