During the summer, the Boston Celtics parted ways with three key members of the center rotation. Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet all moved on as Brad Stevens looked to cut costs and duck below the second luxury tax apron. As a result, the Celtics are struggling on the defensive glass, ranking 25th in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game.

The most logical way for the Celtics to improve their current big-man issues is via a trade. Neemias Queta is performing well as a starter for Joe Mazzulla’s team, but it’s clear he’d be better suited to a role in the second unit.

In a recent article for Bleacher Report , Zach Buckley proposed a trade that could give the Celtics the starting-caliber big man they’re looking for. The proposed deal would send Anfernee Simons and a 2027

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