The Boston Celtics have embraced what is functionally a gap year, shedding salary with All-Star forward Jayson Tatum sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury. Nearing a payroll (including luxury taxes) well over $500 million,

Between trading away Kristaps Porzingis and losing Luke Kornet and Al Horford in free agency, Boston has little to no depth in the frontcourt. The front office has brought in some new faces to man the center position, but they aren't exactly viable options.

Recently, a trade proposal that saw Boston send out Anfernee Simons, Sam Hauser, Georges Niang, Neemias Queta and two future first-round picks for Domantas Sabonis went viral. The fan base was split on whether that deal would be good business for the Celtics or whether that would be an overpay by the franchise.