The Boston Celtics are seeking a first-round pick in return for Grant Williams, who is a restricted free agent, according to NBA insider Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
Williams is eligible to sign an offer sheet on July 6. The Celtics have 24 hours to match once the sheet is signed.
According to Weiss, the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Washington Wizards are interested in Williams.
“Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New York and Washington are all still in the mix, according to league sources, with Williams eligible to sign an offer sheet on July 6,” Weiss wrote. “The Celtics have 24 hours to match once the sheet is signed. Boston has been seeking a first-round pick in return for Williams, according to league sources, though it’s rare for a sign-and-trade for a role player to yield that significant of a return.”
The Celtics are unlikely to keep Williams after trading for Kristaps Porzingis, according to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Williams averaged 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season while shooting 45.4% from the field, 39.5% from beyond the arc and 77.0% from the free-throw line in 79 games.
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The Celtics lost to the Miami Heat in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals in seven games. Williams averaged 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in the 2023 playoffs versus the Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Heat.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Williams had surgery on his left hand after the 2023 playoffs ended. The swingman hurt his hand in March and played through the injury. He’s expected to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 regular season.
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It looks like the Celtics are trying to do a sign-and-trade deal involving Williams, who has career averages of 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists. It will be fascinating to see where he’s playing next season.
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