Tyler Zeller acquired by Boston Celtics in trade Posted Jul 9, 2014 Former UNC center Tyler Zeller was acquired by the Boston Celtics in a three team deal that included the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets. The move was made by the Cavaliers with the intention to clear cap space for free-agent LeBron James The 7-foot-0, 253-pound Zeller played the last two injury plagued seasons for the Cavaliers. (Carolina Blue)