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Celtics reportedly ‘unlikely’ to use big trade exception on ‘substantial piece’

The Celtics made a pair of headlining moves on Friday that could lift them over the top after losing in the NBA Finals this past season.

Boston reportedly agreed to trade for Indiana guard Malcolm Brogdon and will sign forward Danilo Gallinari once San Antonio releases him. The Celtics gave up zero major rotational pieces by making those moves, and they still have avenues to get better, too.

The easiest asset the Celtics have to facilitate a move is their $17.1 million, which they received in a sign-and-trade when Evan Fourier departed for the Knicks last offseason.