NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Players Boston Celtics should target this offseason

#3 Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets - Game Seven

After a disheartening loss to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, OKC Thunder have decided to start their rebuilding process from scratch. This led to the departure of Billy Donovan, and NBA trade rumors have indicated that Steven Adams could be next.

The dominant center was pivotal in OKC Thunder's unexpected postseason run, with his ability to protect the rim and grab offensive rebounds coming in very handy. The Boston Celtics have struggled in these two aspects and can desperately use Adams' talents. A trade for the New Zealand center will instantly improve the Boston based franchise, as he will complement other starters really well.

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#4 Rudy Gobert

Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz - Game Six

The Utah Jazz center is in line to sign a max extension this year. However, with Donovan Mitchell's contract talks coming up, there is a good possibility that the Jazz will prioritize the young shooting guard's contract over that of the Frenchman.

That could create an opening for the Boston Celtics to start trade talks with the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, whose addition to the team will make them instant contenders. The Jazz themselves have struggled in the playoffs recently, and they won't mind sending Gobert to the Celtics in exchange for a few picks and a chance to experiment.

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#5 Chris Paul

Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets - Game Seven

The former LA Clippers star is a free agent this summer, and as expected, every team is getting linked to him. The Boston Celtics are no different, as they are in desperate need of a veteran presence in the starting lineup. Fans and experts have pointed out that the Celtics lack leadership, and Paul's inclusion in the roster can help solve that problem.

Tactically, Chris Paul solves another major problem the Boston Celtics have faced in the NBA postseason. They were quite poor in the clutch minutes, especially against Miami. Chris Paul, on the other hand, was the most clutch player in the NBA with at least 150 minutes played. Paul will also take the pressure off Jayson Tatum, as he can generate offense on his own through his shooting and playmaking.