Celtics reportedly among teams interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier

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With Aron Baynes gone, Al Horford potentially signing elsewhere and Daniel Theis possibly leaving as well, the Celtics are left searching for some rim protectors.

They're apparently looking beyond the United States as they're among teams interested in signing French big man Vincent Poirier, per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports.

Poirier wouldn't be the first center from overseas to sign with Boston. Theis did so in 2017, but now the 27-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency.

Smith sees Poirier as a potential Theis replacement.

Poirier played for Baskonia of the EuroLeague in 2018-19 averaging 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds over 73 games. The 6-foot-11, 235-pounder participated in the NBA Summer League with the Magic in 2016 and did so again with the Nets in 2017.

The C's reportedly were interested in signing Poirier back in April, but he had no interest in being a bench player. Considering the state of the Celtics roster right now, the 25-year-old could see a fair amount of minutes if Boston does indeed ink him to a deal.

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