Celtics’ New Trade Acquisition Sends Message to Upset Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After falling short of their goal to win back-to-back NBA championships, the Boston Celtics made some big moves to get under the second apron.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been named the betting favorite to land Robert Williams III, according to odds released by Bovada. The Lakers come in at +185, ahead of the Golden State Warriors (+255), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), Boston Celtics (+475) and several other contenders.

The Celtics were reportedly one of the finalists for free agent star Damian Lillard before he opted to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers last week on a three-year deal worth $42 million. However, some new comments from Lillard indicate that Boston may never have had much of a chance after all to land the 35-year-old.

The Boston Celtics tried signing Damian Lillard during free agency, but he ended up choosing to return home with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics were i

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The Los Angeles Lakers, having already acquired Marcus Smart to bolster their defense, are now considering trading for Robert Williams III. Analyst Caleb Hightower suggests reuniting Smart with his former Celtics teammate to enhance the Lakers' interior presence.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles bolstered its perimeter defense by signing Marcus Smart, which, according to the Athletic’s Dan Woike, Luka Doncic had something to do with. Before the offseason ends, though, the Lakers should cut ties with a 6-foot-10 forward and reunite Smart with his 27-year-old former Boston Celtics teammate.

The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers for two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday. The Celtics were supposed to get two draft picks from the Trail Blazers in the deal,