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Third year’s the charm: Semi Ojeleye and Daniel Theis look to solidify roles in rotation

Which third year player is a Celtic after the trade deadline: Semi Ojeleye or Daniel Theis?

Jeremy Stevens: This is tough because both are towards the end of the rotation, but not completely out of it. They also both play log-jammed positions without a clear hierarchy. I think Ojeleye stays since he’s on a cheaper deal and he’s one of our own draft picks. Theis is good trade bait on a 2-year, $10 million deal with a team option for the second year.

Simon Pollock: You make a good point about Theis’ trade value, but with the changes Boston’s undergone with their traditional bigs and Theis’ ability to score diving to the hoop (and willingness to stretch the floor), does his offensive potential and overall energy outweigh Ojeleye’s defensive prowess?