Former Boston Celtic Jae Crowder may soon be on the move. The Phoenix Suns have agreed to explore trade options for the veteran wing, and Crowder will not participate in training camp. According to a recent report, the Boston Celtics may be among the teams interested in trading for Crowder.
Crowder is entering the final year of his contract and is owed $10.83 million this season. A reliable three-and-D player, the 32-year-old started 67 games last year for the Suns and has been an integral part of the team’s success. With both Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson coming on strong, however, Crowder appears ready to find a new opportunity rather than fight for a reduced role.
Shams Charania of The Athletic explained a number of teams, including the Boston Celtics, will consider adding Crowder into the fold. Charania cited Crowder’s familiarity with the organization as a reason Boston may look to execute a trade, though the same is true of Dallas, Miami and Memphis.
"Sources tell me that both the Suns and Crowder are now working toward finding him a trade out of Phoenix…Look for teams like Boston, Memphis, Dallas, Miami."
NBA Insider @ShamsCharania reports on the Suns looking to find a trade partner for veteran forward Jae Crowder. pic.twitter.com/sAVkxXumh8
— The Rally (@TheRally) September 26, 2022
The Celtics could, in theory, use Danilo Gallinari’s contract as the centerpiece to a trade. Making the math work here isn’t impossible. Given Phoenix’s limited depth, however, the Suns may seek a trade partner with more win-now players available.
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