5 stars the Boston Celtics should try to trade for
By Connor Learn
3. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks
The Boston Celtics changed the long-term trajectory of the Atlanta Hawks when they signed Al Horford away this offseason.
The Hawks have been one of the East’s best teams during the last few seasons, but now appear to be ready to rebuild. Kyle Korver and Jeff Teague are already gone, and it looks like they may be willing to part with anyone not named Dennis Schroder moving forward.
As a result, Paul Millsap appears poised to be moved before the deadline this season. The Celtics have a hole at power forward and also appear likely to make a move before this season’s deadline. Reuniting Al Horford and Paul Millsap in Boston is a move that could make sense for both Boston and Atlanta. Atlanta needs assets to rebuild with; Boston would get a three-time All Star forward.
The Boston Celtics unwittingly set themselves up to acquire two stars from Atlanta when they nabbed Horford. They could potentially acquire him without parting ways with a Brooklyn pick, which would be ideal for them. Millsap is an older veteran, but can be acquired cheaper as a result. This trade could depend on a number of variables, but may just materialize.