The veteran was floated as a possible option for the Celtics’ guard depth.
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Joe Mazzulla
The Boston Celtics have limited options left for what they do with their last two roster spots. One possibility is helping their guard depth, and if that’s the route they choose, CelticsBlog’s Mark Aboyoun explained why Austin Rivers could be worth a look.
Aboyoun explained that though Rivers is known for his scoring abilities, his defense may make him appealing to the Celtics.
“Rivers, who was known for his offensive prowess in high school and college, is now more of an on-ball, defense-first player,” Aboyoun wrote. “In 52 games with the Timberwolves last season, Rivers had a defensive rating of 117.4. With the loss of Smart, Mazzulla may think of bringing in a veteran who can help bolster the backcourt and bridge the defensive gap left by Smart… If the Celtics want a defensive guard, one of the better defensive guards left on the market is Rivers.”
Rivers is coming off a season in which he averaged 4.
