3 players Boston Celtics can target with their $17.1 million trade exception

#2 - Kyle Anderson | Power forward, Memphis Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson contests Donovan Mitchell's shot during the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Utah Jazz

NBA trade rumors suggest that Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Anderson is a player that the Boston Celtics have monitored for some time now. They are said to be fans of his versatility and defense.

Standing at 6'9", Anderson can play both the forward positions and can also slot in at the 5 for the Boston Celtics. On defense, he can hold his own against both wings and bigs and is a useful presence on the offensive end as well.

Report: Celtics have had their eye on Kyle Anderson for ‘quite some time’ https://t.co/hurNNSC9zc
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) June 15, 2021

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Anderson averaged 12 points, five rebounds and three assists per game last year on a 46-36-78 shooting split. He is still only 27 years old, which means his best years are ahead of him. On top of that, the Memphis Grizzlies already have a host of young front-court players in Xavier Tillman, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke, and Killian Tillie. This means Anderson could be deemed surplus to requirements and he could be available for the Boston Celtics to sign.

#1 - Joe Ingles | Guard/Forward, Utah Jazz

Joe Ingles in action for Australia during the 2021 Olympics

Multiple NBA rumors have indicated that the Utah Jazz plan to offload Joe Ingles this offseason after a poor outing in the 2021 postseason. Ingles is coming off a successful 2020 Tokyo Olympics with Australia, which saw the Boomers bag a bronze medal after defeating Luka Doncic's Slovenia. The 33-year-old recorded some stellar performances in the tournament and has the potential to be a great pickup for the Boston Celtics.

Ingles is adept at playmaking and 3-point shooting and could be a valuable option off the bench for the Boston Celtics. He put up 12 points, three rebounds and four assists per game in the 2021/22 season while shooting 45% from behind the arc. Udoka will be more than happy to have such a player at his disposal.