Grant would also be a great backup to Jayson Tatum. Tatum would have more time to rest while Grant goes out and uses his athleticism and versatility on both sides of the ball to keep up the pressure on opposing teams.
This trade would benefit both teams, with the Celtics getting immediate help to maximize their championship window, and the Blazers getting picks and young talent to begin their rebuild.
Should the Celtics do this trade? Hopefully, but probably not. Their problems with the luxury tax would not be solved by adding a guy with a $160 million dollar contract.
However, he would make them the best team in the league, period. So, it’s really up to the Celtics front office to decide at the deadline.