NBA Trade Idea Sends Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics need to make trades this offseason to avoid having the most expensive roster in the NBA next season. Meanwhile, the Lakers need a center alongside All-Stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Kristaps Porziņģis may be the most likely member of the Boston Celtics' championship core to be traded this offseason.

After three first-round eliminations from the NBA playoffs in a row, Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly said that he is open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN reporting. An NBA insider said that Celtics would be a contender for Antetokounmpo's new team.