Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
Absolutely. This is a no-brainer for Boston.
After all, Williams is set to hit restricted free agency. The Celtics would have to ink him to a long-term extension that they won’t easily be able to afford. Next summer, the same holds true for Pritchard – albeit to a lesser extent.
Meanwhile, we’ve already outlined the reasons that Boston could use a new big man. If they’re holding out hope for Williams III’s health, they may want to rethink that plan.
Even if he ends up getting right, the Celtics could entertain another trade down the road.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Updates
In the meantime, Allen is one of the better defensive big men in the NBA. He’ll pick up on Boston’s defensive schemes with relative ease and make this team better.
Should the Cavs let him?
