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Rumor: Celtics showing interest in Jeff Green, Jalen Smith

Rumor: Celtics showing interest in Jeff Green, Jalen Smith

Trade season is closing in on us, and the rumor mill has started churning. Usually, the Boston Celtics find themselves linked with disgruntled stars or top-quality rotation players who have found themselves on the unfavorable end of the bench.

However, this season is a little different for Boston. No longer do they possess an enviable war-chest of draft picks, or high-end young talent good enough to entice a star-level trade. Instead, the Celtics have two All-Star wings, a center on the rise, and a plethora of middling role players and young assets.

As such, Brad Stevens will be doing his mid-season shopping at the discount rack, should he decide to make a purchase at all. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto filled us in on two names the Celtics are rumored to have an interest in.

“The Boston Celtics have expressed interest in re-acquiring forward Jeff Green, league sources told HoopsHype. Green was coached by Brad Stevens in Boston. I’ve also heard former lottery pick Aaron…

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