Trade Proposal Sends Celtics' Paul George to Pelicans for $226 Million Duo

View post: Celtics Rookie Could Return to College Basketball Before First NBA Season View post: Jayson Tatum Has One Word For Celtics Before 10th NBA Season In This Story Boston Celtics It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Boston Celtics as they have made multiple moves to retool their roster after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Of course, the Celtics began their offseason by making the shocking decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft capital, officially breaking up their star duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Boston then signed Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency, re-signed Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh and drafted Chris Cenac Jr. 27th overall in the draft. With these moves, the Celtics are looking to make a run at a title this upcoming season, though they could look at other ways to bolster their roster before the end of the offseason. Mock Trade Lands Celtics Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray from Pelicans New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) Stephen Lew-Imagn Images If Boston elects to go this route, the franchise could target New Orleans Pelicans players Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray. In a potential trade, the Celtics could send George and multiple first-round picks to the Pelicans in exchange for Murphy III and Murray. Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) © Kyle Ross-Imagn Images This trade could work out well for both sides, as the Celtics would add two key win-now players while the Pelicans would add George, who could be a free agent after the season if he declines his player option, along with additional draft capital as they continue their rebuild. For the Celtics, adding Murphy III to their roster would give them a reliable 3-and-D wing to pair alongside Tatum and Derrick White, creating a new core for the franchise's future. New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) Brett Davis-Imagn Images Murphy III would provide Boston with a reliable scorer and defender who could be a solid fit for Brown's old role. Last season, the 26-year-old forward averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 37.9% from three. The Celtics would also add a key backcourt piece in Murray, who could either start alongside White in the backcourt and allow Payton Pritchard to come off the bench, or vice versa. New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Murray would give Boston a reliable scorer, playmaker and defender in the backcourt who could fit well alongside White. While this trade could work out well for the Celtics, the Pelicans may want more in return for Murphy III and Murray, which could cause Boston to potentially look elsewhere to upgrade their roster around Tatum. About the author Nathaniel Holloway Trending News Writer, Athlon Sports Follow Nathaniel Holloway is a sports writer specializing in the NBA, NFL and MLB at Athlon Sports. He specializes in trending news stories, breaking news, trade rumors and more.