Spurs’ Aldridge linked to Celtics as a trade target, but does that make sense?

You knew the Lamarcus Aldridge — Boston Celtics trade whispers were going to come; it was only a matter of time.

After the veteran big man and his team, the San Antonio Spurs, came to an agreement it was time for both to move on, someone’s agent or an opposing front office would try to use the Celtics’ possession of a $28.5 million traded player exception (TPE) as potential leverage. And who can blame them? Aldridge makes $24 million this season, an enormous amount of money for a center these days, and certainly not in line with the sort of production the 14-year veteran can bring to the table.

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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 14, 2021