Report: Kristaps Porzingis commerce would seemingly sign the top of Grant Williams’ tenure with the Celtics

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Williams is due a pay increase this summer season as soon as he hits restricted free company on June 30.

With the Celtics  reportedly be getting ready to finishing a blockbuster commerce for Wizards ahead Kristaps Porzingis, quite a lot of key contributors are seemingly on their approach out of Boston consequently.

The reported particulars of the three-team swap embrace Malcolm Brogdon heading to the Los Angeles Clippers and Danilo Gallinari shipped to the Wizards.

Porzingis would opt-in to his $36M for 2023-2024 to make potential commerce occur, however there are nonetheless excellent points to be accomplished earlier than a deal might be reached. Boston’s Danilo Gallinari can be in deal to Wizards too, sources mentioned. https://t.co/WoNkOcTYe5

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However Porzingis’ arrival may also result in Grant Williams enjoying elsewhere in 2023-24.

According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the completion of a Porzingis commerce “would seemingly imply that Grant Williams’s time in Boston has come to an finish.” 

Williams, who is ready to turn into a restricted free agent on June 30, is due a major pay increase this offseason.

Though Williams has the flexibility as an RFA to hunt a contract with different NBA groups and signal a proposal sheet, the Celtics nonetheless have some leverage. If Williams does signal a proposal sheet, Boston has 48 hours to resolve in the event that they need to match the provide sheet or let him stroll in free company.

Williams performed a key function in Boston’s run to the NBA Finals in 2022, however had an up-and-down 2022-23 marketing campaign beneath first-year coach Joe Mazzulla.

Williams posted profession highs in factors (8.1) and rebounds (4.6) per sport, he struggled to earn constant minutes in Mazzulla’s rotation, particularly through the playoffs.

Though Boston seemingly values Williams’ protection and the added depth he gives up entrance, the C’s seemingly received’t be capable of retain Williams this summer season on a brand new contract if Porzingis and his $36 million contract lands on their books.

According to MassLive.com’s Brian Robb, a sign-and-trade involving Williams might be a risk if the Porzingis commerce is accomplished. 

The Mavericks, Magic, and Pacers have all been linked to Williams this offseason and will function sign-and-trade companions with Boston if the 24-year-old ahead finally strikes on after 4 seasons with the Celtics.