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The Boston Celtics pull off an aggressive deal for Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. in this NBA mock trade.

Jackson stands as the latest potential target linked to a Celtics team that could be on the prowl for more frontcourt help before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5. It remains to be seen if the Grizzlies would be interested in moving Jackson, who signed a five-year, $240 million max extension in July 2025.

Payton Pritchard continues to be unlike any other player to ever suit up for the Boston Celtics. A small point guard with rebounding prowess, Pritchard can also score efficiently and protect the basketball,

The Celtics continue to be linked to big men on the trade market, though the price tag is always the big question mark.

Would it make sense to trade one of the Celtics core players for a reunion with Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III? And does the front office value cap space enough to send out Simons with a draft pick to get below the tax line to reset the NBA's punitive repeater tax?

He became Boston's cornerstone. Pierce was a 10-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA Team member with the Celtics. More importantly, he guided the franchise to steady competitiveness, which wasn't easy considering Boston was mediocre when he was drafted.