Boston Celtics Reportedly Have Trade Interest In Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Guerschon Yabusele is currently in his first season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Yabusele is averaging 10.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 50.2% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range in 44 games.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Boston Celtics are among the teams with an interst in Yabusele.
Via Scotto's article on HoopsHype: "Several teams have expressed interest in trading for Yabusele, including the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and others, league sources told HoopsHype."
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— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) January 30, 2025
Ironically, Yabusele was the 16th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Celtics.
He spent two seasons with Boston.
In that time, the 29-year-old had averages of 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 74 games (five starts).
The 76ers signed Yabusele over the offseason (after he spent five years out of the league).
Via Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS: "Scotto reporting #Celtics have interest in none other than Guerschon Yabusele, who’s been excellent this year and fills a position of need."
Scotto reporting #Celtics have interest in none other than Guerschon Yabusele, who’s been excellent this year and fills a position of need. https://t.co/OCSOmPPFG4
— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) January 30, 2025
The Celtics have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, so they do not need to do much at the trade deadline.
That said, a player such as Yabusele could provide depth heading into the 2025 playoffs.
Right now, Boston is the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 33-15 record in 48 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten.