In the months leading up to training camp, the Celtics still have two open roster spots that they can fill.
They have already conducted their due research on John Wall, a seasoned NBA player, by going to his exercise. Glenn
Robinson III, a veteran
aiming to make his own NBA comeback, should be added to that list.
Robinson stated he has workouts scheduled in Las Vegas with NBA clubs visiting the city for Summer League in an interview
with Fieldhouse Files last week. The Celtics were one of the teams, according to Robinson, that “expressed interest” in the
process early on.
“Coming back, I know I need to step it up, I need to take my mental game to a whole other level, take my physical game to a
whole other level,” Robinson told Fieldhouse Files. “I know teams want to see if I’m aggressive, see these things that I was a
little timid to and shy to before I left. How is he coming back being 29, being a vet now? I’m just taking pride in all of that.”
Robinson last played in the NBA for the Kings as part of the 2020-21 season, and he has played in 304 career NBA games.
Robinson was picked 40th overall by the Timberwolves back in the 2014 draft. He also won the Slam Dunk contest in 2017
as he’s always shown off his high-flying athleticism.
Now, Robinson is looking to get back into the NBA. He fits the size profile the Celtics could be looking for at 6-foot-7.
They’ve already brought in a pair of players at similar heights in Oshae Brissett and Dalano Banton this summer in free
agency. Robinson is also a career 37.3% 3-point shooter, which should help any team.
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Damian Lillard gives a ‘resounding no’ to a pair of teams
The Damian Lillard trade request has been one of the stories of the 2023 NBA offseason. After 12 seasons with the Portland
Trail Blazers, the star point guard would like to move on in pursuit of an NBA championship.
Specifically, he would like to be traded to the Miami Heat, as he has made clear on multiple occasions.
According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, Lillard is making his stance known to other teams. He says that although the
Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics have interest in Lillard, his response to joining either team would be a “resounding
no”.
That being said, Lillard has a limited amount of leverage here. He does not have a no-trade clause, like Bradley Beal did, that
could force him to his preferred destination. The Trail Blazers are ultimately in control of where Lillard ends up and what
package they receive in return.
Still, Lillard has earned the respect of the Portland franchise by playing 12 seasons for the team and becoming arguably the
greatest player in franchise history. The respect he has earned should make the front office at least consider honoring his
wishes.
Additionally, it makes the path for Lillard to end up in a Celtics or Clippers uniform much more difficult. Lillard’s agent has
been pushing the agenda that any team other than the Heat would be trading for an “unhappy player”.
Boston and Los Angeles could call his bluff and still make a move for the superstar guard. However, both teams already have
a well-established championship core. Would it be worth the risk to break up their core for a player who might be unhappy
playing for them?
The Celtics and Clippers will need to think about if they want to keep pursuing Lillard or back out of trade negotiations. It is
worth noting that Dame has been one of the most loyal players in the league, spending 12 seasons with one franchise.
The one thing he is missing is a championship. If Boston or Los Angeles is able to bring his closer to winning a
championship, his loyalty towards either franchise could follow.
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