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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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Dec 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) throws up a shot as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks on during the second half of the Boston Celtics 101-93 win over the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Thornton (4) throws up a shot as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks on during the second half of the Boston Celtics 101-93 win over the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Potential Trade Destination No. 3: Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks have one of the best starting units in the NBA. Unfortunately, their bench lacks depth and isn’t very talented.

What little (no pun intended) backcourt depth Dallas does have consists of Devin Harris and J.J. Barea — both undersized guards. Thornton would provide additional backcourt depth with the ability to guard larger, physical guards, thereby giving the team a much needed boost on both ends of the floor.

If the Mavericks have championship aspirations this season, the team must upgrade its bench. Adding a scorer like Thornton would be a good place to start.

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