Can the Celtics avoid losing Grant Williams for nothing this offseason? Boston reportedly is holding out hope for a strong return if Williams departs.
If the Boston Celtics lose Grant Williams this offseason, they at least want something to show for it.
Williams officially becomes a restricted free agent Thursday, meaning teams can give him an offer sheet and acquire him if the Celtics don't match that offer within two days.
If the Celtics don't find a partner for a sign-and-trade, they still could decide to keep Williams by offering him the midlevel exception or matching any offer made by another team. While the C's have just $7 million in cap space before hitting the second tax apron for 2023-24, they could free up salary by moving Malcolm Brogdon and his $22.5 million cap hit, or just keep their entire core intact and stomach the tax bill with the hopes of raising Banner 18 this season.
If Boston does keep Williams, however, the team would be committing significant money to four big men -- Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Robert Williams and Grant Williams -- and be light on depth at wing and guard, especially if it finds a Brogdon trade partner. If the goal is a more balanced roster, the Celtics should let Williams walk and replace him with a lower-cost backup big man while seeking additional depth in the backcourt.
Either way, expect Brad Stevens and his staff to explore all options to either retain Williams or recoup some value if he moves on this summer.
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