The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics might not be done making moves during this season, as the two Atlantic Division teams can look slightly different during the next few weeks if center Jahlil Okafor can hit the free agent market.
The Celtics have been looking at frontcourt depth and Okafor would be one to come at a cheap price if the Sixers don't yield the desired return for his services through the trade market.
Philly is hoping to acquire a solid draft pick or young players in exchange, but Okafor's market has died down since last season because of his constant lack of playing time, racking up DNPs as fast than Joel Embiid tacked 46 points on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Boston has a disabled player exception due to the loss of Gordon Hayward, but will likely hold onto it until closer to the buyout deadline, when they would be able to use it to entice a veteran on the market, according to Chris Mannix of The Vertical.
Among other options is Greg Monroe of the Phoenix Suns, but he will come at a much steeper price, given his market value and being a proven commodity as a back-to-the-basket talent and a formidable rebounder.
Okafor is only 21 years of age and entering his third year in the league. If the Celtics can snag him, it wouldn't be unfathomable to ask his production to mirror the one from his rookie season, putting up 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
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