The Boston Celtics are not “Interested in an Aldridge deal” according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, with the implication being that the Celtics prefer to wait out the 14-season veteran’s contract situation in anticipation of the big man getting a buyout. The Celtics are reportedly interested in the Spurs center if he is bought out. Co/KdR3ZkrwYF

– The Celtics Wire March 16, 2021

And while there are rumors Celtics veteran big man Tristan Thompson could be on the move, until a trigger is pulled, it all remains fully in the realm of the hypothetical.

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