NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics Seek 1st-Round Pick for Grant Williams; Knicks, More Linked
The Boston Celtics’ main focus may be on Jaylen Brown, but the future of Grant Williams is also at the forefront.
Jared Weiss of The Athletic reported that the team expects to move the fifth-year forward and that it is hoping for a first-round pick as compensation.
“Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New York and Washington are all still in the mix, according to league sources, with Williams eligible to sign an offer sheet on July 6,” Weiss wrote. “The Celtics have 24 hours to match once the sheet is signed. Boston has been seeking a first-round pick in return for Williams, according to league sources, though it’s rare for a sign-and-trade for a role player to yield that significant of a return. Once Williams’ situation is resolved, the Celtics will have a clearer picture of how they can build for the future around Brown’s extension.”