NBA Trade Rumors: Where Might LaMarcus Aldridge Land?

4. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics piled up draft picks in 2016, which has put the organization in a unique position. Having already signed Al Horford, Boston could potentially land another All-Star big man in LaMarcus Aldridge.

Boston has an abundance of young talent to offer, as well as players who could provide immediate value to the San Antonio Spurs’ championship aspirations.

This deal would likely hinge upon Boston swapping Avery Bradley for Danny Green, which may be a deal-breaker for Danny Ainge. It could work well, however, as Green, like Bradley, is a 3-and-D specialist—one with a championship pedigree..

In San Antonio, Bradley and Kawhi Leonard—who both made the All-Defensive First Team in 2015-16—would dominate defensively.

Boston would also need to include Marcus Smart and—yes, and—the Brooklyn Nets’ first-round draft pick to provide the upside that San Antonio would likely be looking for. If that trade were executed, the trio of Smart, Bradley, and Leonard could destroy teams defensively.

It’s not likely—Boston would have to give up a bundle and San Antonio would be building long-term with Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili still on the roster—but it could work.