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3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign

By Jack Duggan

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3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 12: Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic looks on during a NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on January 12, 2022 in Washington, DC, 3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign – Gary Harris

Personally, this would be my dream acquisition for the Celtics. However, whether or not Gary Harris will be bought out is yet to be determined.

If he does become a free agent, the Celtics should be one of many teams interested in his services. Gary Harris was dealt to Orlando last season as a part of the trade sending Aaron Gordon to Denver.

So far this season, Harris has proven that he can still be a valuable role player in the league. He has averaged 11.8 points a night and served as a productive 3&D wing for the Magic.

If the Celtics are able to sign Harris, he would be an incredible fit to the Boston bench. Harris has shot 38 percent from deep this season and would provide valuable spacing in the second unit. At 27 years old, he would also bring experience and leadership to a Boston bench that consists of mainly younger players.

Harris is also a proficient wing defender and would be an excellent addition to coach Ime Udoka’s switch-heavy defensive scheme. Boston has been so successful lately mainly because of their defensive ability, thus adding yet another above-average defender to the team should sound exciting to all Celtics fans.

As I previously stated, however, if he is bought out, the Celtics will surely not be the only team interested in Harris. But convincing him to play in Boston should be a top priority for the front office if he becomes available.

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