Celtics now viewed as free agent suitor for only player who has played well against Knicks in NBA Playoffs
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The NBA offseason isn't here just yet, as the New York Knicks will take on the San Antonio Spurs in what should be one of the more exciting Finals that we've seen in quite some time.
However, after that, free agency and the draft will start, and there's a lot to be excited about.
The Boston Celtics, in particular, are one of the more interesting teams in the NBA to watch out for this offseason.
Boston has proven it will do whatever it takes to ensure it has a chance to win, which makes CJ McCollum a potential option for this organization.
That player is none other than McCollum, who was excellent in Atlanta this past season.
“Meanwhile, as the Celtics were struggling with the 76ers, the Hawks were giving the Knicks all they could handle, jumping out to a 2-1 lead before ultimately losing the series. And in those two victories, McCollum was brilliant, putting up 32 and 23 points, going toe-to-toe with Jalen Brunson, and hitting clutch game-winning shots…
“McCollum’s $30.7 million contract is expiring, and he’ll be an unrestricted free agent. He’s not going to get that value as a 34-year-old, but how much of a discount will he actually have to take? The Hawks would likely love to keep him and will have money to spend, but maybe CJ values a chance at a ring more,” Ben Handler wrote.
McCollum was part of a deal that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, and while the veteran guard is a bit of a polarizing player, playing well at moments but not at others, he proved in his series against the New York Knicks that he can rise to the occasion and be one of the lead guards on a roster.
The interesting part is that he doesn't have to be that in Boston because of all the talent already there, which makes a potential deal even more intriguing than it would be with other organizations.
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