The Boston Celtics are reportedly trying to shop their prized offseason acquisition to any takers ahead of the trade deadline.

Several contending teams in the Eastern Conference are reportedly expected to take varying approaches to the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline.

Could the Celtics target one of the Nets' centers to fill their starting role ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline?

Today in Boston Celtics history, Brian Scalabrine made his NBA debut back in 2001 – though not with the Celtics.

According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Anfernee Simons is being floated as Boston's most logical trade chip. As such, his name is expected to pop up in multiple conversations over the next week, which could potentially lead to his departure.

One Boston rival is acquiring a familiar face as trade deadline week kicks off across the NBA. Shams Charania of ESPN.com was first to report late Saturday night that the Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that lands Cleveland former Celtics guard Dennis Schroder and reserve guard Keon Ellis.

The Orlando Magic (23-22) travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics (29-17) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.

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