It was a tale of two seasons for the Boston Celtics. Heading into the NBA All-Star break, this team appeared to be on the verge of combustion. Instead, they exploded.
The Celtics’ Net Rating of 12.9 from after the break onwards paced the entire National Basketball Association. Suddenly, this team looks like a potential favorite to emerge from the Eastern Conference.
At the same time, nothing is certain. The Celtics narrowly escaped the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of the first round, winning 115-114.
Anything can happen between now and the summer. Change is likely inevitable if the Celtics fail to make a deep playoff run. However, given their success in the latter half of the regular season, that change feels unlikely to be drastic.
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Acquiring Harrison Barnes would take this team a step closer to the Larry O’Brien trophy. The veteran forward provides floor-spacing, secondary shot creation, and solid defensive ability. He’s the type of well-rounded player who can distinguish between a good team and a great one.
If the Celtics decide they need reinforcements this offseason, here are two trades that land Harrison Barnes in Boston.