Celtics Notes: Fultz, Crowder, Johnson

The Celtics lost to the Cavs in a series that was mainly uncompetitive and it was proof that the Celtics should continue to add premier talent regardless of position, A. Sherrod Blakely argues. Blakely believes Markelle Fultz is the clear choice for the franchise even with Isaiah Thomas having a remarkable campaign. IT will be a free agent at the end of the next season.

Here’s more from Boston:

  • Jeremias Engelmann of ESPN.com believes it wouldn’t be best for the Celtics to give up Jae Crowder in a trade that brings them just one of the Gordon Hayward, Jimmy Butler or Paul George trio. Crowder nearly matches the production of each player individually and he does so at a much lower salary.
  • In the same piece, Engelmann argues that the Celtics should prioritize re-signing Amir Johnson over their other free agents. The scribe points to Johnson efficiency as reason for the claim.
  • Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer examines the Celtics‘ franchise and wonders what the team’s best course of action is. Simply adding someone like Hayward wouldn’t necessarily get the team past LeBron James and the Cavs, but O’Connor notes that it’s not smart to try and wait out James’ prime. We’ve never seen an athlete like LBJ produce at this level and there’s no telling when he’s going to stop.
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