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NBA Trade Deadline 2019: 10 players who could use a change of scenery

By Ian Levy

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards sit on the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards sit on the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON – JANUARY 18: Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) and the fans react to his three-pointer that gave the Celtics a 91-85 lead on the assist from Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (not pictured) during the third quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Memphis Grizzlies in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 18, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON – JANUARY 18: Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) and the fans react to his three-pointer that gave the Celtics a 91-85 lead on the assist from Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (not pictured) during the third quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Memphis Grizzlies in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 18, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

3. Terry Rozier, G, Boston Celtics

Terry Rozier has mostly said the right things, but he knows his time in Boston is limited. Kyrie Irving is the team’s starting point guard, now and for the future. Rozier is heading for restricted free agency and, given the state of the Celtics cap sheet, he almost certainly won’t be getting a contract offer in the range he probably feels he deserves. It’s clear the situation is wearing on him too.

Rozier has mostly struggled this season, but coming off the bench has exacerbated it. A recent clunker against the Nets notwithstanding, Rozier has been much better as a starter. His per-36 minute box score stats aren’t that different buy he’s shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 36.7 percent on 3s as a starter, compared to 36.0 and 33.7 percent, respectively, when coming off the bench. During last year’s playoffs, Rozier proved he was ready for an opportunity to lead a team. It just won’t be the Celtics.

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