Day'Ron Sharpe could be considered a perfect piece for the Boston Celtics' frontcourt depth, and in this trade scenario, Boston could acquire him for Xavier Tillman and two second-round picks.
The Boston Celtics have been one of the surprises of the Eastern Conference so far.
Despite the absence of Jayson Tatum and the loss of several players during the offseason, the Celtics are still at the top of the Eastern Conference, driven by Jaylen Brown's performances.
However, Boston is still quite short on the frontcourt and could benefit from adding another big man capable of providing more presence on the boards.
Recent reports also suggest the Celtics will target frontcourt depth. Therefore, I believe that one option could be Day'Ron Sharpe of the Brooklyn Nets.
The 24-year-old is an excellent rebounder and has a fairly affordable contract, worth around $6.2 million this season, and it may not be necessary to sacrifice too many assets to convince Brooklyn to trade him.
Celtics trade proposal for frontcourt depth
The former North Carolina player could be a good low-cost solution for the Celtics, giving them more depth in the frontcourt without significantly worsening their salary cap situation.
Boston Celtics receive
Day'Ron Sharpe
Brooklyn Nets receive
Xavier Tillman
two 2026 second-round picks
Why does it make sense for the Celtics?
Adding another big man who could provide energy and presence in rebounding situations could definitely help Boston when playoff time comes.
Mazzulla is already doing a good job as it is, but the options behind Queta and Garza are quite limited, and Sharpe's physicality and explosiveness could add more depth at a very delicate position.
Trading for Sharpe shouldn't require sacrificing too many crucial assets, and a couple of second-round picks should do the trick.
Why does it make sense for the Nets?
Brooklyn is still rebuilding, and one of the main priorities during this phase is to accumulate future assets.
Sharpe is doing a good job as backup center this season, but he remains a supporting player who is not necessarily one of the key elements on which to build the team in the near future.
Getting a couple of future second-round picks from his expiring contract (although the Nets also have a team option for the following season) would still represent a more than decent return for a secondary player.
Orazio Cauchi
Orazio Cauchi started his career in basketball at 21, having worked for several years at Sportando as the lead writer of the website. He also covered several live events, including the Euroleague Final Four, Italian Cups, Serie A league finals, and EuroBasket. He also contributed to American media, such as LibertyBallers and Def Pen Hoops. Cauchi joined BasketNews in 2021 as a Staff Writer. Holds a degree in Politics & International Relations.
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