The Boston Celtics enter the season thin at the center position and are obviously concerned about their current and future finances. Trading for Goga Bitadze would solve a number of issues.

Bitadze is one of the most underrated players in the NBA, part of a center rotation with the Orlando Magic who have helped anchor one of the league’s best defenses. Per 36 minutes, the 26-year-old averaged 12.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.5 blocks while shooting 61.1 percent from the field last year.

His team-friendly contract clocks in at $8.3 million this season and actually drops to $7.6 million in 2026-27.