The Boston Celtics, who are now without star big man Kristaps Porzingis due to a minor ailment, are likely looking into options to improve their frontcourt depth.

The Celtics’ frontcourt depth suffered as a result of the trades that brought in Porzingis and new teammate Jrue Holiday, and with the team worryingly thin with the Latvian center out with a calf strain, Boston will likely be on the lookout for potential big man trade targets and buyout candidates. If the Celtics decide to add to their roster by trade, they will have both the traded player exception established by the Grant Williams sign-and-trade, as well as a number of smaller salaries that they can pool this season to bring in a strong rotation big man.

To that end, Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley believes the Celtics should consider making a decision on Toronto Raptors big man Precious Achiuwa’s availability.

Achiuwa’s $4.2 million salary would be easy for Boston to match, and the Celtics still have enough draft capital to complete such a deal. And, while the Raptors’ center “isn’t massive by NBA standards” at 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, “he can beef up the interior with length, athleticism, and all kinds of activity.”

“He’d be an asset in the open court and a sneaky-good option in the half court, as he’s shown some handles and a pinch of playmaking.” While he isn’t an apparent trade candidate even if the Raptors rebuild, he is on a contract that expires.”

“So, if Toronto doesn’t plan on re-signing him next offseason, then trading him for a future-focused asset feels like the move to make,” Buckley said.

We’d be surprised if Toronto chose to part ways with Achiuwa, but if the B/R analyst is correct and such a move is not out of the question, Boston should be calling to find out what the asking price is.