The Celtics seem set to at least pursue making a notable addition ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Boston not only “could be a team looking to make a move ahead of the trade deadline,” but ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania also believes the Celtics will be “aggressive” in trying to get a deal done. “They’ve been in the marketplace, trying to go get a big-time starting center potentially,” Charania said on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “They’re going to be aggressive in moving the needle. They’ve got assets. They’ve got contracts to play with.”
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