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Boston Celtics Rumors: 3 thoughts on Al Horford teaming with Joel Embiid

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots while guarded by Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots while guarded by Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Aron Baynes (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Aron Baynes (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Trading Aaron Baynes really stings

Now that Al Horford is officially gone, the draft night trade involving Aaron Baynes really hurts.

Yes, it freed up some cap space, but now the Boston Celtics are without two of their best defenders.  There is a chance Baynes get bought out in Phoenix and returns, but one now has to wonder if Boston would be at the top of his list.

As the roster stands now, Robert Williams and first-round pick Grant Williams represent the team’s depth.  Free agent Daniel Theis and undrafted free agent hope Tacko Fall could round out that depth, but there is no way Danny Ainge goes into an NBA season with the roster as currently constructed.

light. Related Story. Boston Celtics will miss Aron Baynes immensely

There has to be another move out there.  Whether it’s a trade for Clint Capela or signing an Enes Kanter or Kevon Looney or even *gasp* convincing DeMarcus Cousins to Boston, someone out there will be brought in to fill the Al Horford role.

With a team now led by Kemba Walker and filled with wings, someone needs to set screens and play that pick-and-roll offense Brad Stevens likes to run.

In all, Horford’s departure really makes that Aaron Baynes trade hurt, especially a player who actually opted in because he wanted to stick around.

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