Do the Phoenix Suns really want to trade for Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis? After seeing how poorly he was able to play in yet another postseason, there is a certain contingent of Celtics fans who are more than ready to ship out the Latvian center at the first available opportunity. But Porzingis has real value when he is able to take the court, and his recent viral malady was as rare of an issue as his ankle injury from the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Add in the fact that he is currently on a $30.7 million expiring deal that could solve Boston’s cap crunch concerns by literally doing nothing, and KP has value to the Celtics on multiple levels — including the fact that Boston has a dearth of high level big men under contract, and that they could also save money AND keep Porzingis by renegotiating an extension with him. Can the Suns put together an offer that would beat those pluses for the Celtics?
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The folks behind the “WEEI Boston’s Sports Original” YouTube channel put together a clip from their “Jones and Keefe” show to talk it all over. Check it out below!
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