8 lesser discussed potential trade deadline candidates that could make sense for Celtics

Nets center Nic Claxton could help the Celtics solve their big man problems.The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away, and it appears the Celtics do something. But we still don’t know what.

Most reports in recent weeks have indicated that the Celtics are seeking to make an addition to their roster rather than take a seller’s approach ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. But ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst cautioned that the Celtics are unlikely to take “big swings” in the coming days.

If that’s the case, you can likely rule Grizzlies star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. out as a potential target for the Celtics. Clippers standout center Ivica Zubac might also fall into that category,…