NBA Insiders Notebook: Noel, Bogut trade rumors, Westbrook for MVP

While there doesn’t appear to be anything imminent with the Celtics, it’s pretty clear that their greatest need at this point is a defensive-minded big man who can also rebound. As the February trade deadline draws near, the Boston Celtics are expected to take a close look at adding a defensive-minded, rebounding big man with Dallas’ Andrew Bogut likely to emerge as a target. The former No. 1 overall pick is in the final year of a three-year, $36 million contract he signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2014.