In a recent column posted by The Vertical’s Chris Mannix, Marc Gasol was cited as a possible trade target for the Boston Celtics. The details of the possible trade have not been disclosed, yet. But, that doesn’t mean that the wheeling and dealing Danny Ainge does not have a few tricks up his sleeve.
One player worth keeping an eye on, two league executives told The Vertical: Memphis’ Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies lost Zach Randolph, Tony Allen could be next out the door, and if you were filling out your Western Conference playoff bracket today, Memphis probably wouldn’t be in it. Would the Grizz move the 32-year-old Gasol for a ready-made rebuilding package of players and picks? Would Boston – which has to be wary of putting together a team that would beat Cleveland but still get pulverized by Golden State – be interested? Again, worth watching.
If Boston wants to win now, and it looks like they do, this is the move to make. The Grizzlies look to be ready to blow it up and the Celtics could be the perfect destination to take on Gasol’s contract. There is a slight problem though, Al Horford. His hefty contract is unattractive to most teams on the market.
Let’s see how this all shakes out.
