Nevertheless, Boston is expected to continue wheeling and dealing throughout the summer. Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, two players the Celtics acquired via trades this summer, could be re-routed before the start of the season.

Sabonis has been a nightly double-double threat since becoming a full-time starter with the Indiana Pacers in the 2019-20 campaign. His all-around production and ability to stuff the stat sheet would make him a strong fit for a Celtics team looking to stay in the title hunt.