"Boston Celtics Biggest need: The Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum, who could come back later this season from the torn Achilles he suffered in last year's playoffs against the Knicks. Still, assuming Boston makes a move, its biggest need is getting out of the luxury tax to reset its repeater tax clock and see if it can move Anfernee Simons. With a guard-heavy roster, adding a big man would make sense. -- Tim Bontemps"
"The trade deadline is a month away, and though a deal is yet to be made this season, teams are checking on players around the league with the hopes of making the right move to go on a title run. The top of the East is separated by only a few games, and the conference is wide open as several teams deal with injuries to their stars."
With the trade deadline a month away, teams are surveying the market to make moves that improve championship odds. The Eastern Conference remains tightly contested, with Detroit, New York and Boston monitoring options as injuries affect contenders. The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo figure prominently in early trade speculation while the Philadelphia 76ers seek complementary pieces. In the West, Oklahoma City's recent stumbles have created opportunities and could prompt moves from defending contenders. The Celtics are still without Jayson Tatum, must consider luxury-tax relief and might target a big man while Orlando, above the tax, needs bench scoring and roster adjustments.
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