After the Boston Celtics were out-rebounded 67-56 by the Toronto Raptors in Montreal on the way to a 137-132 overtime loss in the Celtics’ final preseason game of their 2022-23 slate, it’s looking like the team needs some help on the glass.
The solution could very well be on the roster already, but with interim head coach Joe Mazzulla electing to play big man Noah Vonleh less than 10 minutes of game time and reserve center Luke Kornet no time at all, it could signal a lack of faith in those options while starting big man Robert Williams III remains out healing up his surgically-repaired knee.
If Boston is indeed even slightly uncertain about the potential of their frontcourt depth, it would be wise of them to be on the phone with the agent of recently-cut veteran big man Derrick Favors.
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.
Update your settings here to see it.
With Shams Charania reporting that the Georgia Tech alum would be waived by the Houston Rockets, the Celtics would be wise to bring on the 12-year vet who averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 boards per game last season in 16.7 minutes per game.
While only 6-foot-9, Favors has the girth to be pushed around less than many of the options the Celtics turned to on Friday, and is likely the best rebounding big who will hit free agency before the start of the season on Tuesday.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
Related
Will Danilo Gallinari ever play for the Boston Celtics?
How shoud the Boston Celtics finish their roster for the 2022-23 NBA season?
Celtics Lab 147: Breaking down Boston’s season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers with Ky Carlin
Noah Vonleh on whether he can make the Boston Celtics’ roster for 2022-23
Who is Reggie Kissoonlal, new Maine Celtics forward?
Interim Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Marcus Smart’s evolving role with Boston
List
Six Boston Celtics among players with best average ratings in NBA 2K history
List
Five Boston Celtics have never missed the playoffs in a 10+ year career
List
‘Just because we did something doesn’t mean anything,’ says Celtics vet Al Horford of Boston’s plans to return to the NBA Finals
List
Boston Celtics make Zach Lowe’s top 10 League Pass ranking for ESPN
Story originally appeared on Celtics Wire