NBA Trades: 3 Teams that should trade for Chris Paul

#2. Boston Celtics:

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The Houston Rockets could make a 1 for 1 deal with the Boston Celtics of Gordon Hayward for Chris Paul. Hayward, at the very least, proved he is healthy after a horrific injury ended his 2017/18 season in just 5 minutes. It’s a deal that would do two things for the Houston Rockets.

First, it would reduce payroll by about $4 million dollars as Hayward makes $31.2 million a season. If Hayward can rediscover his all-star form when he was in Utah he will help Houston's goals to advance deep in the playoffs in 2020. Secondly, Hayward gives Harden another player who can space the floor and does not necessarily need the ball in his hands.

As for the Celtics, Hayward plays the same position as Jayson Tatum (SF). Tatum appears to have better talent and Gordon removed from the roster means more minutes for Tatum's development.

Kyrie Irving may defect from Boston and Terry Rozier is a restricted free agent who did not sign a rookie contract extension last fall. The Celtics may need help for Marcus Smart at the point guard spot. Paul, if healthy, could do a good job as a veteran leading the young talented Celtics