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The 30-team NBA mega-trade that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (left) speaks with center Salah Mejri (right) during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Lakers 122-73. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (left) speaks with center Salah Mejri (right) during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Lakers 122-73. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics

Sending out: Tyler Zeller (LAC), Jonas Jerebko (BOS), 2017 second round pick (MEM)

Bringing in: Andrew Bogut (DAL)

The window for the Boston Celtics is open right now but not particularly wide. If they can’t land a star at the trade deadline then a big man to help them on the glass and defending the paint is the next best thing. This may not get them much closer to Cleveland but every little bit is important, especially if the Cavaliers were to catch and injury or some other piece of bad luck.

The draft pick is nothing from the Celtics war chest, and although they’ll miss Jerebko’s shooting his role will likely be minimized as the playoffs begin and rotations shorten. Zeller is superfluous as well. In return for moving pieces they don’t really need, the Celtics get a big that addresses some of their interior weaknesses.

Bogut has been injured much of this season and likely shouldn’t be counted on for more than situational duty in the playoffs. However, having that ability to go big against certain lineups could be a huge key. Bogut is still a very good rim protector, an excellent rebounder, and a savvy enough passer that his lack of shooting shouldn’t gum up the works too badly for the Celtics when he’s on the floor.

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