Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal 

One thing Boston is likely to understand is Rudy Gobert’s on-court value. After all, this team has emphasized interior defense in recent years.

Unfortunately, Robert Williams III is frequently injured. That’s part of the plan here – the Boston Celtics would be supplementing his impact. He could remain an intriguing option to deploy when a more switch-everything scheme is required based on matchup.

Either way, this deal increases the probability of them having an elite interior defender on the floor at all times. Parting with Brogdon stings, but they have Derrick White.

As previously mentioned, the Celtics would be making a major mistake if they think Al Horford is going to continue to be an answer at the five as he nears 37, 38, or 39 years of age. At some point, his impact will fall off a cliff.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Rudy Gobert, Boston Celtics & Minnesota Timberwolves Updates   

Gobert could set the tone for the Celtics’ defense as the anchor, which doesn’t hurt in an Eastern Conference that features Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid.

Should the Wolves want him?