The Boston Celtics were big movers during last week’s NBA draft.
So, with the latest free agency period about to begin, and Boston already a championship favorite at most sportsbooks in Massachusetts, we decided to look at which NBA teams are the most frequent trade partners of the Celtics.
The Celtics were dealing again last week.
BetMassachusetts.com — your source for the best Massachusetts betting promos — researched the main teams willing to deal with Boston over the years.
Utilizing Basketball-Reference.com, we gathered the trades made between the Celtics and other teams — as well as highlighting the most successful acquisition of the team’s trade history between the two teams.
Trade Partners of the Boston Celtics
Here is what we found out:
Oklahoma City was a willing partner with Boston for a total of 13 trades with the best being the acquisition of guard Ray Allen in 2007. Phoenix was second with 12, including guard Rajon Rondo in 2006.
After Thursday’s activity, the Pistons moved to third on the list with 11, and the Cleveland Cavaliers placed fourth with 10.
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Boston Draft Moves
The Celtics, perhaps still stinging from losing in the Eastern Conference final to the Miami Heat, were part of four trades Thursday night during the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The latest trade has improved the Celtics championship odds.
Back on the trade front, Boston started by sending its recently acquired No. 25 pick to the Pistons for the No. 31 pick and two future second-round selections.
The Celtics then flipped that No. 31 selection to the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 34 pick and No. 39 pick. The Celtics later traded the No. 34 pick to the Sacramento Kings for the No. 38 pick and a future second-rounder.
Boston used that pick to draft Arkansas guard-forward Jordan Walsh before swapping the No. 39 to the Atlanta Hawks for yet another future second-round selection.
Earlier that day, the Celtics were supposed to pick in the second round but moved their No. 35 pick as part of the larger deal that sent fan favorite guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies and shipped forward Kristaps Porzingis up to Boston.
Boston Future Odds
Before the NBA draft, Boston opened as the Eastern Conference favorite on many Massachusetts sports betting apps.
BetMGM Massachusetts has the Celtics at +210 to win the Eastern Conference. The Celtics, immediately after the draft, had 15.8% of the tickets with 13.3% of the handle.
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NBA free agency starts Friday.
