Roy Hibbert Opts In: Pacers Now Look To Trade Him

Mar 4, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrate against the Utah Jazz during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley

Though the idea of Marcus Smart may just be a pipe dream, the Celtics are still in the market for a center. Not sure Roy Hibbert could land the Pacers Smart, but with Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Smart and newly drafted Terry Rozier on the roster it’s possible.

The Celtics will likely try to swing for the fences with Demarcus Cousins or one of the big time free agents first, but if unsuccessful, could turn to Hibbert.

The Pacers would likely need to take on the contract of Gerald Wallace to make a deal work, but he’ll also be in the last year of his deal. Either Smart or Bradley would give the Pacers another ball-handler, and really help the back-court defensively.