The Boston Celtics value floor spacing, whether it comes from their guards, wings, or centers. Per The Athletic’s Tony Jones, they have a trade target in mind who would give them more shooting. This shooter in mind would give them another wing who can shoot: Simone Fontecchio.
Jones reported that the Celtics are among the two teams who have interest in the Utah Jazz big man.
“Utah’s starting small forward has emerged as a serious trade target for two contending teams, according to multiple league sources: the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics,” Jones wrote in a February 6 story. “Both teams need to strengthen their respective second units, and Fontecchio has an easy salary number for Phoenix and Boston to get to as he is in the final year of a contract that pays him $3.1 million annually.”
Jones explained how Fontecchio, who is shooting 39.4% from three this season, fits with the Celtics.
“The Celtics need frontcourt depth, and Fontecchio would be a good fit there. He’s a shooter with size and length, which will allow him to play in lineups with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. He’s fearless on the floor.”
Jones explained how the Celtics have the advantage over the Suns and why he has an attractive contract situation.
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