Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for picks

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The Celtics acquired Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies for two future second-round picks, the team announced Wednesday, giving Boston 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 told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, along with forward Lamar Stevens.

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 1.2…