[King] The Boston Celtics would likely need to part with “significant draft capital” to acquire LA Clippers star center Ivica Zubac.
It’s unclear whether the Clippers’ big man will be available. If he is, he could be an ideal target. At 28, he fits Boston’s timeline alongside Tatum and Brown and should still have years of his prime left. Zubac was second-team All-Defense last season and is also an impactful offensive player with big offensive rebound numbers.
On top of his basketball talent, his contract would be a positive for the Celtics. Zubac will make \(18.1 million this season (more than \)9 million less than Simons) with two more seasons left on a very reasonable deal. The problem? If Zubac is available, he would likely require the Celtics to part ways with significant draft capital. Still, if he’s the missing piece, he would be worth it.