The Celtics have sought tax avoidance and are open to trading go-to Horford and Richardson

The Athletic reporter Jared Weiss reported that league sources revealed that the Celtics are currently exploring the value of the deal for forward Al Horford. At the same time, in order to avoid taxes, they are also open to sending Josh Richardson away.

"After getting Al Horford in an asset deal including the 16th pick in the first round of 2021, the Celtics are currently exploring the value of his deal and the team wants another inside player." Jared Weiss writes.

Jared Weiss also said that in order to reduce the team's tax, the Celtics are open to trades with Horford and Richardson. Only $14.5 million in Horford's $26.5 million salary next season is guaranteed, which gives him potential value in the current trading market. Jared Weiss also revealed that Dennis Schroeder is also a potential player for the Celtics to trade before the trade deadline on February 10, local time.