The Boston Celtics are in an interesting situation heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to a torn Achilles and both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis gone after being traded during the offseason, the team looks a lot different.
Tatum might return at some point this year, but that is far from a guarantee. More than likely, the Celtics are entering a gap year.
Assuming the upcoming season ends up being a gap year, it’s an opportunity for Boston to build for a season before jumping back into contention in the 2026-26 campaign.
With that in mind, Brad Stevens might be open to making some moves. He has already been wheeling and dealing this offseason to get the Celtics under the second tax apron.
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Now, a new possibility has been brought up for Boston.
How about a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for Bronny James? That may seem extremely wild, but it’s something that has been suggested.
Ben Stinar of Sports Illustrated’s Fastbreak On SI has brought up the idea for the Celtics. He made it clear that he isn’t reporting Boston being interested in James, but rather suggesting that the fit could make a lot of sense.
“Even though there is no reported interest, the fit of Bronny in Boston would be intriguing,” Stinar wrote. “He would still be able to play for one of the most iconic franchises (which would be good for his brand), but would be away from the pressure that comes with playing next to his father in Los Angeles.”
He continued on, writing more about why the Celtics would be a good fit for James and his development.
“In addition, the Celtics are also a team that has done a good job of developing talent,” he wrote. “From stars such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, to reserves like Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, the Celtics know how to get the most out of their roster. Bronny could go back and forth between the Maine Celtics and Boston.”
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During his rookie season with the Lakers, James played in 27 games and made one start. He averaged 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, and 0.7 rebounds per game. In the G-League, he averaged 21.9 points, 5.5 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game in 11 appearances and shot 44 percent from the floor and 38 percent from three-point range.
It’s unlikely that Boston would actually pull off a trade with Los Angeles for James. However, it’s an interesting enough thought to consider.
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