Originally Posted by
Pelicanidae
If the Celtics could turn, say, #14 and #26 into #6, then a deal centred around #6, #30, Smart, and change could be extremely enticing. Smart is 26, possibly the only guard in the NBA with an argument for being on Jrue's level defensively, has a fantastic mentality, has improved dramatically as a pullup shooter over the last few years (even if he's got problems inside the arc on offense) and is a good passer even if not incredible. #6 would keep Killian Hayes on the table, which would give us an on-ball lead guard option going forward, and #30 would give us an option to take a flier on someone even if we ended up sending out #13 somewhere: Tillman, perhaps, to replace Favors? Just sort of thinking out loud here, not really deeply invested in this particular outcome.