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Otto Porter Jr., a forward who played 11 NBA seasons with teams including the Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors, has announced his retirement due to his body not allowing him to play at the level he expects of himself. Porter Jr. concludes his career with averages of 10.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and he helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA Championship in 2022.
The Utah Jazz have acquired Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and a future first round draft pick from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Ochai Agbaji and Kelly Olynyk. Lewis Jr. is a young guard with potential, while Porter Jr. brings experience and shooting prowess to the Jazz.
The Boston Celtics are exploring options to bolster their roster ahead of the trade deadline, with Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. and Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV being linked to the team. Porter, a former NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, is seen as a potential depth piece due to his playoff experience and 3-point shooting ability, although concerns about his injury history and limited playing time in recent seasons exist. The Celtics have until 3 p.m. Thursday to make any potential roster moves.
The Boston Celtics are rumored to be actively seeking bench enhancements before the NBA trade deadline, with Otto Porter Jr. and Lonnie Walker emerging as potential targets. While Porter brings playoff experience, his injury history raises concerns, making him a less desirable option. On the other hand, Walker has performed well for the struggling Brooklyn Nets and could provide valuable depth for the Celtics. With limited financial resources, Celtics president Brad Stevens will need to make strategic decisions in the final hours before the deadline.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes suffered a sprained right foot during a preseason game against the Washington Wizards, but head coach Darko Rajakovic downplayed the injury, stating that Barnes is "completely fine." Otto Porter Jr. returned to action for the Raptors after missing most of last season due to a foot injury. The Philadelphia 76ers' negotiations with the LA Clippers for James Harden remain at an impasse, leading to speculation that the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat could be potential trade partners. Patrick Beverley has impressed as a veteran leader and defensive spark-plug for the Sixers. A mailbag for NBC Sports Boston discusses the potential regular season rotation for the Boston Celtics.