The Boston Celtics have surprised almost everyone with how steady they’ve looked to open the season. They sit third in the East, have won consistently and have built an identity around effort, versatility and the rise of their young contributors. Jaylen Brown is playing the best basketball of his career, averaging 29.1 points per game. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have also come into form at the right time, helping Boston go 8–2 over its last ten. It is not what many expected after a summer of major changes.
A lot of those questions centered on the center position. With Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet all moving on in the offseason, it was fair to wonder if Boston had enough size to survive a long year.
Neemias Queta has put most of those concerns to rest. His consistency has brought stability to the middle and allowed the Celtics to feel secure about their starting structure.
The rotation behind him, however, remains a discussion point.
And that is where one recent trade idea proposed by FanSided’s Bobby Krivitsky enters the frame. Sending Brooklyn Nets big man Day’Ron Sharpe to Boston.
How Boston Has Handled the Center Rotation
The Celtics have pieced together their bench minutes with a mix of size and small lineups. Luka Garza has provided valuable offensive spark, and while his defensive improvement has been noticeable, it is still a work in progress. Chris Boucher has played less than initially expected but has been solid when called upon. Xavier Tillman continues to compete but has not secured a consistent role.
More recently, Boston has leaned into small-ball second units. The pace, spacing and decision-making have worked. It has allowed them to survive minutes without a traditional rim protector and has brought a different rhythm to the rotation.
The formula is working. But adding another option is not off the table.
Sharpe represents that type of swing.
Why Sharpe Is a Name Boston Should Evaluate
Sharpe brings a profile the Celtics do not currently have on the bench. He is a high-energy rebounder, a physical screener and a player who impacts possessions without needing touches. His activity around the rim fits the identity Boston leans on, and his ability to defend in crowds gives the Celtics a different look when matchups get bigger and stronger.
There is also history here. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics reportedly expressed interest in Sharpe during free agency. Boston was limited to offering only a minimum deal, but they were prepared to give him a chance to compete for the starting center spot. The interest was real then, and the profile still makes sense now.
At 24 years old, he also offers upside. Not a star leap, but the kind of growth curve that could develop into a reliable rotation big for years. His contract is team-friendly. His game is simple. He does what Boston typically asks of its centers: defend, rebound, finish and stay within structure.
What the Celtics Must Weigh
The fit makes sense. The cost matters.
Small-ball second units have worked well. Josh Minott has played spot minutes at the five. Garza has provided scoring. Boucher and Tillman give Boston insurance when needed. Adding Sharpe brings a new dimension, but the Celtics have to weigh whether that dimension is worth the assets required to acquire him.
Brooklyn is rebuilding and will likely be open to moving him. His cost should not be high. But even a modest price requires consideration. Boston must decide whether using resources on a 24-year-old big is the right path, or whether the value lies in continuing to develop what they already have.
The Verdict for the Celtics
Day’Ron Sharpe gives Boston size, energy and a fresh option in a rotation that benefits from optionality. He fits the system, matches the timeline and offers controlled upside at a reasonable cost.
If he is available and the price is right, he is worth a swing.
If not, the Celtics have shown repeatedly that internal growth can carry them forward. They have stability at the top of the rotation, small-ball units that work and young contributors rising faster than expected.
For a team building toward its next full-strength run, one more option can make a difference.
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