Which Celtics star supported the trade for Jaden Springer? An insider reveals.
The Boston Celtics made a significant move in the middle of the season by acquiring Jaden Springer just before the NBA Trade Deadline buzzer sounded. The former Philadelphia 76ers first-round pick is set to join the Celtics for the latter part of the 2023-24 season.
Reportedly, the Celtics decided to pursue Springer based on strong endorsements from Celtics assistant coach and former team champion, Sam Cassell. Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe revealed via his X account that both Cassell and player development coach Tyler Lashbrook, who have ties to the 76ers, coached Springer during his time in Philadelphia.
Cassell, a former Celtics champion, had coached Springer during his first and second years with the Sixers from 2021 to 2023. In his third NBA season, Springer is currently averaging four points and 0.8 steals in 11.8 minutes across 32 games. While his statistics might not fully reflect his abilities, Springer is known for his athleticism, tenacious defense, and favorable size for a guard.
Despite the Sixers making multiple trades at the deadline, including Springer, the player himself expressed a lack of concern about the trade deadline’s outcome in an interview with Gina Mizell from The Philadelphia Inquirer. Springer emphasized a relaxed attitude, stating, “Whatever happens, happens.”
Boston celtic: Head coach has breaks sinlence with5-words statement after firing… shortly after the acquisition of Springer, the Celtics traded Dalano Banton to the Portland Trail Blazers for a heavily protected second-round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
With one open roster spot remaining after the trades, the Celtics have the flexibility to add a player via the buyout market. The article mentions several players who have hit the market, including Marcus Morris Sr., Spencer Dinwiddie, Killian Hayes, Thaddeus Young, Cory Joseph, Joe Harris, James Bouknight, Furkan Korkmaz, and Harry Giles III. The Celtics may explore adding more defensive-minded personnel to their roster through the open market, considering the recent acquisitions of Springer and Tillman.
