Celtics looking to add 'shooting with size' using trade exception

Danny Ainge said this morning on the radio show Toucher and Rich that he Boston's biggest need with their Traded Player exception is "shooting with size."

Source: Chris Forsberg via Twitter

ANSLYSIS: The Celtics have a $28.5 million trade exception they acquired when Gordon Hayward was dealt to the Charlotte Hornets this offseason. Ainge also called the March 25 trade deadline the "sweet spot" for a move using the TPE, and is looking to add a player who can help on the defensive end as well.

Recently, Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca was on Clubhouse and said that Boston is looking to add a power forward who can shoot, so this lines up with Ainge's comment.

The Celtics currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference at 11-9.