When it comes to making a trade, the Boston Celtics could be hindered by their lack of enticing assets, or at least that’s what one insider close to the team believes.

We’re all aware of the Celtics’ urgent need for a playmaker who ideally plays the point guard position. Unfortunately, we’re also mindful that pass-first point guards aren’t as ubiquitous as they were during the early 2000s when we lived through the golden age of guards.

However, one player who could fit the bill and Boston’s timeline is sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings. A long, athletic, and talented guard who the Kings are rumored to have made available. However, MassLive’s Brian Robb doesn’t believe the Celtics have the assets to make a deal work for the impressive 21-year-old.

“As far as Haliburton goes, I think he would be a great fit but don’t believe the Celtics have what it takes to get him with their remaining assets. He’s cheap and has loads of potential and Boston doesn’t really have a matching prospect of that ilk right now. Would Robert Williams and Smart tempt Sacramento?

I don’t really see it with Richaun Holmes already in place for them with a similar skillset at center to Williams. More veteran players probably doesn’t do anything for Sacramento either and Boston’s young reserves just don’t have much value right now. Beyond Boston adding numerous first round picks to an offer, can’t see Sacramento biting on something like that,” Robb wrote in a recent article.