Boston Celtics: The Boston Globe lists 5 free agent targets

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Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens is looking to lean on familiarity to ease new head coach Ime Udoka into the role, as his free agency wishlist reportedly features several players that played under Stevens during his time as Cs HC.

According to the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach, former Celtics like Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk, Jeff Green, as well as former Udoka-coached targets like Rudy Gay and Patty Mills are expected to talk with Boston about taking the team’s mid-level exception.

Outside of the MLE, the Boston Celtics lack flexibility beyond a sign-and-trade. Lonzo Ball was the team’s primary S&T target,…