Boston.com · Jan 13
Celtics reportedly showing trade interest in Mavericks big man
Dallas Mavericks' Klay Thompson (31) and Daniel Gafford, right, and the rest of the bench celebrate in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Wednesday,Nov. 12, 2025, in Dallas.As Brad Stevens and the rest of the Celtics’ top brass seek avenues to upgrade Boston’s frontcourt before the NBA trade deadline, a new target is reportedly in the mix.
A week after Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reported that the Celtics were one of the teams expressing interest in trading for Clippers center Ivica Zubac, longtime NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Sunday that Boston is one of three teams who have checked in on Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford.