Another exciting trade deadline has passed for the Celtics. Status quo maintainers everywhere are rejoicing, while draft pick hoarders are popping bottles of Moët as we speak. So if the Celtics want to improve their roster ahead of the playoffs, they are going to have to waive someone and go after some shooting or interior defense help. Here is a primer for what options could be available if the Celtics want to attack the buyout market.



Isaiah Thomas, G — Los Angeles Clippers



Every Celtics fan lost their mind when they started seeing reports that a trade was in the works for their former hero. He ended up on the Clippers a few minutes later. Then the hope was back on when The Athletic’s David Aldridge reported the Clippers will not be keeping Thomas. It doesn’t signal necessarily that they think Thomas is worthless, but rather that the recently retired Darren Collison is waffling on whether he is returning to play and is deciding between the...