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Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: 5 Potential Trade Destinations For Marcus Thornton

By Wally Hughes

Oct 6, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) drives the ball to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden. Boston defeated the 76ers 98-78. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) drives the ball to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden. Boston defeated the 76ers 98-78. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) goes to the basket past Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) during the second quarter of Boston
Oct 29, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) goes to the basket past Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) during the second quarter of Boston /

Potential Trade Destination No. 1: Los Angeles Clippers

The Celtics have already made one deal with the Clippers, sending Austin Rivers to Los Angeles as part of a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns. However, even with the addition of Rivers, the Clippers could still use some help for their bench.

The Clippers already have an elite scorer on their bench named Jamal Crawford, who has been forced into a facilitating role this season because of the team’s lack of a true backup point guard. The addition of Thornton would remove some of the pressure on Crawford, and form a backcourt with plenty of offensive firepower.

The intriguing part of this potential trade is what the Celtics would receive in return. A few seasons ago, Boston was close to trading Kevin Garnett for DeAndre Jordan. Now that the Celtics are loaded with first-round draft picks and young talent (as well as some big trade exceptions), they could make another run for the high-flying center.

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