5 players Boston Celtics could target before the NBA trade deadline

#3 PJ Tucker (Houston Rockets)

PJ Tucker shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers

PJ Tucker is the second player from the Houston Rockets to feature in this list. With the James Harden saga coming to an end, Tucker could be the next player to arrive on the trading block. According to many reports, teams have already shown interest in acquiring the veteran.

Tucker's value comes from his all-around game; he is a lockdown defender and can shoot the three with high accuracy.

The Boston Celtics' Semi Ojeleye has done well for them in this role but lacks the experience in the playoffs. Tucker would be a better fit in this regard and could offer more in terms of being a leader at crucial times.

It sounds like Victor Oladipo and P.J. Tucker could be on the trade block in Houston 🧐https://t.co/rW3wSjr8HV

— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) January 14, 2021

Tucker is shooting a lights out 55% from the deep this season. He will become a free agent next year and could be a decent pick for a $7.9 million cap for the Boston Celtics.

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#4 Buddy Hield (Sacramento Kings)

Buddy Hield attempts a three in front of his teammates.

The Sacramento Kings have not been able to make the playoffs for over a decade now and are not in good shape this season.

Buddy Hield is one of their prime assets and could see movement if a potential deal gives the Kings a good return. The Boston Celtics will have to move things around to take on his contract, but it may be worth it to acquire one of the best three-point shooters in the league.

More history for 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.Don't look now, but @buddyhield is in the midst of 𝖆𝖓𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 NBA three-point record.🗣 » https://t.co/nU5uzfIC4s pic.twitter.com/Il9kgcMRpE

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 15, 2021

Buddy Hield would provide the Boston Celtics with more firepower and help stretch the floor for their other stars. This season, Hield has averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 12 games for the Kings.

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#5 Aaron Gordon (Orlando Magic)

Aaron Gordon watches on before the game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Aaron Gordon could be a good pick for the Boston Celtics this season. He could fill the void left behind by Gordon Hayward, with his impressive athletic abilities. Gordon is not a good shooter, but that would not be his primary responsibility in the Boston Celtics roster.

As a versatile big, Gordon could help the Boston Celtics get tougher at the defensive end of the floor and offer some highlight plays at the offensive end too. This season, Gordon is averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in ten games.