Sources: Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies

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The Celtics acquired Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies for a pair of second round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, giving Boston some big man depth entering the stretch run.

Memphis is getting the Atlanta Hawks' 2027 second round pick and the Dallas Mavericks' 2030 second round selection as part of the deal, sources said, while Tillman will go into Boston's existing $6.2 million trade exception.

Tillman, 25, is averaging 6 points and 4.6 rebounds for Memphis across 34 games this season. While he's struggled with his shot, posting a 40.8% field goal percentage -- including 22.6% from 3 -- he's a strong defensive presence inside, averaging…