Reports indicate that the Boston Celtics are interested in acquiring P.J. Washington, a player for the Charlotte Hornets, according to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report. Washington, who was previously linked to the Celtics, could fill the need for young players on the team's front line once Al Horford's performance begins to decline. Buckley suggests that the club may regret not making more efforts to improve their older player lineup after Robert Williams III's recent injury.
Washington's dual-play ability means that he will shine on both ends of the court, providing an "alternative to paying Grant Williams this summer as they all head toward restricted free agency." The hypothetical question is whether Boston should trade backup point guard Payton Pritchard and the protected first-round pick in 2025 if Charlotte is not willing to pay a high price for the player this summer. However, it should be noted that NBA rules prohibit teams from trading players until the end of the 2022-23 season.