Boston Celtics: 5 offseason roster moves they must make

5. Replace Brad Wanamaker.

PoiBrad Wanamaker is not quite up to the standard of a backup point guard on a championship-caliber team. He is a favorite of coach Brad Stevens. But if another option came along which improved the bench, Stevens would no doubt take it up.

Wanamaker averaged 6.9 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 19.3 minutes per game this past season. His shooting splits were not bad, going at .448/.363/.926. However, at the age of 32, Wanamaker does not have the improvement in him that the Celtics need.

Through three first-round picks, Boston has the opportunity to take a point guard who Walker mentor throughout the year. Danny Ainge has a really good history of drafting well in the late first round, including names like Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley.

The Celtics also have the ability to sign a veteran point guard who could get them over the hump to get into the Finals. Players of the ilk of D.J. Augustin and Reggie Jackson are available this offseason and could sign for a veteran’s minimum.

Without this quality off the bench, there is a good chance the Celtics fall just short again. Their starting lineup can compete with anyone. They just need to stay healthy which has been an issue, hence the need for quality off the bench.