With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching on Feb. 6, the Boston Celtics, sitting atop the Eastern Conference in second place, and as the reigning 2024 NBA champions, have a golden opportunity to solidify their roster.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, center, defends the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) AP

As opponents have tried to dent the Celtics’ championship armor, however, Tatum has remained consistent. He ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring, (26.7 points per game). He has scored at least 30 points in 18 out of 45 games. And he remains on track to finish with career highs in rebounds (9.0) and assists (5.4) per game.

It looks like teams like the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are interested in trading for the Philadelphia 76ers star.

Brown and company will be joined by the East starters in Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Donovan Mitchell of the Cavs, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, and Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson.

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Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were just named as All-Stars while Andre Jackson has committed to participate in the dunk contest. Recently, Antetokounmpo's brother, Thanasis, shared his thoughts on the Bucks' relatively successful month,

Assigning them to teams. The 10 players designated as starters were announced on Jan. 23, the remaining 14 players designated as reserves were revealed Thursday — and now, those 24 players will be drafted onto eight-player teams for the games that will be played on Feb.

The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline is officially less than a week away, officially going into effect on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics are one t