{"id":532576,"date":"2026-01-12T22:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/532576\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:02:13","slug":"celtics-among-three-eastern-conference-teams-interested-in-big-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/532576\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics Among Three Eastern Conference Teams Interested In Big Man"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston Celtics have again been connected to Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford in NBA trade rumors.<\/p>\n

As the Celtics continue to exceed expectations during the 2025-26 season, starting center Neemias Queta remains one of the biggest, pleasant surprises<\/a> in the league.<\/p>\n

Still, with the offseason departures of Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet<\/a>, Boston\u2019s frontcourt depth is lacking.<\/p>\n

The Celtics were linked to Gafford<\/a> in late December and again on Sunday, this time by NBA insider Marc Stein.<\/p>\n

The longtime NBA correspondent wrote<\/a> that Boston was among three Eastern Conference teams that have checked in on the Mavericks\u2019 27-year-old, joining the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n

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With 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis sidelined indefinitely due to a hand injury, Gafford has rejoined Dallas\u2019 starting lineup.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The former second-round pick is averaging 7.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 20.9 minutes per game this season across 28 games (19 starts). Gafford, who signed a $54 million contract extension in July, missed time earlier in the campaign due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 5.<\/p>\n

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