Things are finally moving at this year’s NBA trade deadline.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, “The Memphis Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks.”
Tillman was averaging six points and 4.6 rebounds a game off the bench for the Grizz this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2024
Fans reacted the deal on social media.
“One of the worst finishers in the league for a big. But also a very underrated defender and dirty work guy. Nice bench big who will drive you a little crazy if asked to do too much,” NBA University replied.
One of the worst finishers in the league for a big. But also a very underrated defender and dirty work guy. Nice bench big who will drive you a little crazy if asked to do too much.
— NBA University (@NBA_University) February 7, 2024
“Good fit for the Celtics,” NFT Prince commented.
Good fit for the Celtics
— Prince 👑 (@NFTPrince) February 7, 2024
“This is the depth Boston wanted in the front court. I’m a fan!!” Justin Turpin said.
This is the depth Boston wanted in the front court. I’m a fan!! https://t.co/cmGJEZliuQ pic.twitter.com/AUmqIusT6W
— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) February 7, 2024
“The Celtics are sending a 2027 second via Atlanta and a 2030 second via Dallas to the Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. Boston gets Tillman, a young, versatile frontcourt player who gives them some depth for a championship run,” Woj followed-up.
The Celtics are sending a 2027 second via Atlanta and a 2030 second via Dallas to the Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. Boston gets Tillman, a young, versatile frontcourt player who gives them some depth for a championship run. https://t.co/29KABsBums
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2024
“brad stevens too elite man.”
brad stevens too elite man https://t.co/zikHFTDjlp pic.twitter.com/sulDqNlE3q
— cavan (@sincerelycavan) February 7, 2024
Tillman’s trade is the second move one day out from tomorrow’s deadline. The Utah Jazz sent forward Simone Fontecchio to the Detroit Piston’s earlier this afternoon.