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5 Teams That Should Trade For Boston Celtics’ Jeff Green

5 Teams That Should Trade For Jeff Green

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Before I delve into the depths of the ESPN trade machine and concoct a way to get Jeff Green out of town, let me first say that I don't hate him. I'm actually a big fan and his battle and recovery from heart surgery is amazing. But Green is not a player you build a franchise around. Lucky for the Celtics, teams are apparently interested for Green’s services, and here are five teams that could trade for him.

5. Washington Wizards

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5. Washington Wizards

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Somehow I don't see Paul Pierce running the floor with John Wall to receive his alley oops. But I know someone who LOVES doing that! The Wizards are looking to build upon the most exciting season in their franchise in recent memory (because they actually did something), and Green could certainly help keep the team exciting and moving in the right direction.

4. Charlotte Hornets

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4. Charlotte Hornets

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Everyone’s excited in Charlotte, not because they got they landed the mind-gaming skills of Lance Stephenson, but because the blue and purple are back! That's the best move a team has ever made. Adding Green gives the Hornets another Michael Kidd-Gilchrist but with a jump shot. Plus the Celtics could collect another Zeller in the trade.

3. New Orleans Pelicans

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3. New Orleans Pelicans

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Anthony Davis is really good, but he can't do it all. Or can he? Nevertheless, Green can do everything you need out of a small forward who doesn't need to do everything because he has the best young player in the NBA on his team. The only problem is the Pelicans have already sent a bundle of first-rounders away, so I'm not sure what the Celtics would get in return. But hey, they'll figure something out.

2. Toronto Raptors

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2. Toronto Raptors

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The Raptors not only have a foul-mouthed general manager, but they also have a need for a big bodied forward, as nightmares of seeing Joe Johnson in the playoffs still haunt this young team’s dreams. Jeff Green can solve all their problems, and of all the teams on this list, the Raptors have all their draft picks and expiring contracts which could make this trade a reality sooner than you think.

1. Indiana Pacers

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1. Indiana Pacers

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We all remember the gruesome injury that Paul George sustained playing for the USA Men’s National Team. George’s injury leaves the Pacers in a small forward predicament, especially in a year where the East is pretty wide open. Green could help fill the Paul George-sized void on the court and could just be a year rental with the way his contract is set up.

Peter Rogers is a New England Patriots writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @petahrahgas, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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