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Boston Celtics Rumors: 5 intriguing free agents team should target

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates with Nikola Mirotic #3 against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates with Nikola Mirotic #3 against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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NBA Free Agency Willie Cauley-Stein (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA Free Agency Willie Cauley-Stein (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Willie Cauley-Stein, C

Young center Willie Cauley-Stein wants out of Sacramento and he may just get his wish.

If the 25-year-old big man hits unrestricted free agency, the Boston Celtics should at least kick the tires as the former Kentucky star is in need of a fresh start.  What better place than Boston, a team in need of athletic big men who can rebound and protect the rim?

With his contract expiring, Cauley-Stein is set to become a restricted free agent.  With his agent, Roger Montgomery of Roc Nation Sports, making it clear to the team that the young center wants out, the Kings may decide to not match any offer made to Cauley-Stein.

"“I really think Willie needs a fresh start,” Montgomery told the Sacramento Bee.  “Based on how things have gone for him there in Sacramento, I just think it’s time for Willie to move on and we’d really like him to move on.”"

After not really living up to expectations after being selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, Willie Cauley-Stein is beginning to find his way in the NBA.  Over the last two seasons, he is averaging a near double-double in points and rebounds.

Although he can’t stretch the floor offensively like Brad Stevens likes from his big man, the rim protection and rebounding may be an intriguing cheaper option for the Boston Celtics.

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