Adam Taylor, Warriors WireFri, January 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM UTC·1 min readWe're two weeks out from the Feb. 5 NBA Trade deadline. The Boston Celtics, who are exceeding all preseason expectations, could potentially position themselves as buyers, especially if they're looking to supercharge their chances of making a deep postseason run.
Brad Stevens has been linked to multiple players, with Ivica Zubac being the most consistent name to be floated around, and Jaren Jackson Jr. the latest. If Boston does go big game hunting, it will likely float Anfernee Simons' expiring contract in trade negotiations. The issue is that losing Simmons would leave Boston incredibly thin at the guard position, which could become an issue as we get deeper into the season or playoffs.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDuring a recent episode of the Jones and Keefe podcast, WWEI's Justin Turpin joined the show to discuss the viability of a deal for Zubac or Jackson Jr. and whether the potential trade package for either big man would be worthwhile from the Celtics standpoint. Turpin also touched on which of the two bigs he would prefer, along with Boston's current frustration with the league's officiating during recent games.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Will the Celtics trade for a big man ahead of the trade deadline?
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