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Danny Ainge's streak of NBA trade deadline inactivity has come to an end.
The Boston Celtics made a pair of moves prior to Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, notably acquiring guard Evan Fournier in a trade with the Orlando Magic and big man Mo Wagner in a deal with the Chicago Bulls.
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These aren't groundbreaking deals, and the Celtics missed out on reported top target Aaron Gordon, who is joining the Denver Nuggets.
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But the C's still shook up their roster Thursday by trading away multiple players. Here's a quick breakdown of Boston's two deals, followed by a recap of who's coming and going:
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1. Evan Fournier trade with Orlando
Celtics receive: Evan Fournier
Magic receive: Jeff Teague, two second-round picks
Other details: The Magic are expected to waive Teague, while Orlando generates a $17 million traded player exception with Boston absorbing Fournier's contract into its $28.5 million traded player exception.
2. Mo Wagner-Daniel Theis trade with Chicago
Celtics receive: Mo Wagner, Luke Kornet
Bulls receive: Daniel Theis, Javonte Green, $1.3 million (from Boston)
Other details: The Washington Wizards also are involved and receive Chandler Hutchison and Daniel Gafford from the Bulls while sending $250,000 to Chicago.
Full recap of Celtics' trades
Coming to Boston: Evan Fournier, Mo Wagner, Luke Kornet
Leaving Boston: Daniel Theis, Jeff Teague, Javonte Green, two second-round picks, $1.3 million
While the trade deadline has passed, the Celtics may not be done. Kornet is making $2.5 million on an expiring contract, so Boston could waive him to free up a roster spot and pursue a target on the buyout market, which should include prominent names like LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond.
Will these moves be enough to snap the 21-23 Celtics out of their current funk? With 28 games remaining in the regular season, the C's had better hope their retooled roster finds its groove quickly.
