Celtics Rumors: Grant Williams Drew Trade Interest from 'Multiple Teams' at Deadline

Multiple teams were interested in acquiring Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

Williams, 24, is set to be a restricted free agent after the season and was reportedly valued by some teams because they would have been able to retain his Bird rights.

According to Scotto, some league executives believe Boston may not match any offer sheet worth over $15 million annually when Williams hits the market in the summer. Williams, an important contributor on a title contender, is likely going to earn more from other teams in need of his skill set.

During his early extension talks with the organization this past summer, Boston reportedly never offered the fourth-year forward more than $50 million guaranteed over four years, which sparked rumors of Williams possibly being traded.

Williams apparently would've taken a deal worth $14 million annually, per Scotto.

Williams is having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging a career-high 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists while playing 27.7 minutes per night. He's also knocking down 41.6 percent of this three-point shots, also his career-best.

He has also become a significant contributor for Boston over the last couple of postseasons, including a standout performance in Game 7 of the Celtics' second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, going for 27 points on 7-of-18 shooting from beyond the arc.