Celtics Land Fournier For Two Second Round Picks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 23: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic drives against D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 23, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics are finalizing an agreement to acquire Orlando Magic Evan Fournier for two second-round picks ahead of Thursday’s tra de deadline.

Teams are finalizing the deal now, source tells ESPN. https://t.co/Rc27IxxhnB
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021

After ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported in February, Fournier was “expected to attract interest” due to his expiring contract. It makes sense for the Magic to move it since it is intended to strike free agency after the 2020-21 season.

After all, Orlando is no realistic title contender and has been able to save something back for the player before he potentially leaves to join another team.

Fournier averages 19.7 points out of 46.1% shots, 3.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per night this season as a person who can attack the defense from the bounce defends several positions, and hit from the outside, as evidenced by its 39.9 percent long-range music video last season.