JUNE 23: The three-team blockbuster is official, according to a press release from the Celtics.
As our draft recap shows, the No. 25 and No. 35 draft picks included in this deal were both flipped to new teams in separate draft-night trade agreements.
JUNE 21: After their three-team framework with the Clippers was scrapped, the Wizards and Celtics have reached a new agreement to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The Grizzlies will also be involved in the revamped three-team deal, with point guard Tyus Jones heading to Washington and Celtics guard Marcus Smart headed to Memphis, per Wojnarowski.
Celtics big men Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari will be sent to the Wizards in the trade, according to Adam Himmselbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter links). Muscala has a $3.5MM team option, which will be exercised as part of the deal.
The Celtics will be receiving Memphis’ first-round pick (No. 25) and Golden State’s top-four protected 2024 first-round pick (via Memphis) for Smart, while the Wizards will acquire No. 35 from Boston for Porzingis.
Although Boston still found a way to acquire Porzingis, who picked up his $36MM player option for 2023/24 as part of the agreement, the incoming and outgoing packages are significantly different than the ones the team discussed with Washington and the Clippers earlier on Wednesday.
Rather than sending out Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics will lose Smart, the longest-tenured player on the roster who had appeared in nearly 700 total regular season and playoff games for the franchise since 2014. It was widely known that Boston was looking to clear a logjam in its backcourt, but it’s a surprise that Smart will be the odd man out rather than Brogdon or Payton Pritchard. Derrick White appears likely to become the new starting point guard in Boston.
According to NBA reporter Marc Stein (Twitter link), the Clippers had concerns over Brogdon’s injury status. The veteran guard tore a tendon in his right elbow this year and is reportedly hoping to avoid surgery.
Having agreed to give up Smart instead of Brogdon, the Celtics will acquire a pair of first-round picks in addition to Porzingis, who is coming off perhaps the best season of his career. He averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.5 blocks in 65 games (32.6 MPG) in 2022/23, posting a shooting line of .498/.385/.851.
According to Stein, Porzingis is hoping to sign an extension with the Celtics and there’s a “strong expectation” that he’ll get two years tacked onto his current contract once he becomes eligible for a new deal in July.
Assuming the Celtics hang onto the No. 25 pick, their projected 2023/24 team salary will increase by about $10MM as a result of this deal, pushing their payroll toward the second tax apron, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks. It will be interesting to see what the financial outlook – and the addition of Porzingis – means for restricted free agent Grant Williams, who is hardly a lock to re-sign.
The Wizards, meanwhile, continue their roster reset following the hiring of Michael Winger to run their front office. The team previously agreed to trade Bradley Beal to Phoenix and has focused on avoiding multiyear salary commitments in both deals — Jones ($14MM expiring contract), Gallinari ($6.8MM), and Muscala ($3.5MM) are all on track to reach unrestricted free agency by 2024.
While Gallinari and Muscala look like mere salary-matching inclusions, Jones and the No. 35 overall pick are positive assets.
The Wizards could probably accumulate more draft picks if they were to flip Jones to another team, but it sounds like the plan is to make him their starting point guard in 2023/24, per ESPN’s reporting. Monte Morris and Delon Wright are also in that point guard picture for the time being, as is Chris Paul, though he may be traded to a new team or bought out.
It’s an especially interesting move for the Grizzlies, who will be without star point guard Ja Morant for the first 25 games of 2023/24 while he serves a suspension. Jones, one of the league’s top reserve point guards in recent years, projected to be the starter in Morant’s absence, but now that job may belong to Smart.
Besides being able to handle point guard duties, Smart – the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year – will provide the Grizzlies with the sort of perimeter stopper they’ll be losing when Dillon Brooks departs in free agency this offseason. As Stein writes, he should also bring some veteran leadership and stability to Memphis’ locker room.
Smart will receive a $1MM trade bonus as a result of the deal, according to Marks (Twitter link). That money will be spread out across the remaining years on his contract, slightly bumping his cap hits for each season.
The Grizzlies now project to be about $20MM below next season’s tax line, so they should have the full mid-level exception available to spend in free agency if they so choose, Marks adds (via Twitter).
Luke Adams contributed to this story.
Monte Morris is a true PG. Get him too
A Porzingis and Rob Williams front court could be formidable…
But not durable…
Brodgon, Danilo, muscala, Pritchard, hausier and picks for Kristaps and Monte Morris. Don’t be stingy with your picks like Danny was
I sure hope we keep Payton Pritchard when the dust settles! We’ve never given him a chance.
Personally I would try to engage with the Trailblazers as there had already been some rumors bandied about that there was some interest. Wiz would have to work out some kinks to get that 23 pick but crazier things have happened I’m sure.
Porzingis and Jordan Poole will make about the same Salary next season ……
Poole could help replace Beale while the Wizards resign Kuzma.
No one wants Poole
Apparently the Wizards did
What does Poole have to do with anything? Nothing
I believe Poole is around 24mil….porzingis is holding a 36 mil option
Smart has been the heart of the Celtics for so long. Sad day. He will be sorely missed.
I agree. What are they thinking. Sad day Boston. Bad trade. Should of traded white instead. Trade the heart and soul of the team. SMH
Trade Derrick White? No way! He was on the NBA All-Defensive team this year & truly made it on his play not his reputation. On offense D White shot 38% from three & 88% from the line. Won us Game 6 with his hustle.
It’s about chemistry issue in the locker room.
As of late he’s been the cancer telling people that no one will tell when to shoot or not shoot also demanding to be part of a big 3 the X’s kissed is azz for to long
I don’t think i like the package in return but it was the right G
Smart was terrible. Too many dumb decisions with the ball and can’t shoot. Not the point guard they need and glad that got rid of him. Celtics will be a better team without him.
Wow. They got rid of Smart? I think the Celtics are gonna take a bit of a hit with that move
Disagree I see White giving them the same things Smart has but without the attitude and they still have plenty of deals they can make now that they have a couple of first round picks
Exactly, White is a better all around player, just as effective defensively and a great system offensive player
This is a great trade for Boston
Smart was a nucleus type player, similar to a Draymond Green type. Maybe chemistry issues off court but stability on court. He was apart of that big three in Boston and another ‘stopper’ not a move that will reveal itself immediately but over time will
If I was to name a Boston Celtics big three last season I would name Malcom Brogdon not Marcus Smart. He averaged 15 points per game and from off the bench. Shot 44% from three! Named NBA 6th Man.
If I get your point about a ‘stopper,’ it’s that ISO ball our two young stars play. I’m not sure Marcus was in their class. Yep, we do have to get the J’s playing more team ball this year.
Include yourself Brad too
Those who call President Brad Stevens soft were once again proved wrong. Showed his guts in trading our magic man Marcus Smart. But it was smart & had to be done to improve our weak front line. This opportunity had to be grabbed. A much improved team & a probable 3rd star! Go Celtics!
If I’m the Celts I’d want Tyus Jones.
I’d rather have Smart
White played very well while starting – to the extent of whether it made sense to bench him for Smart statistically when his defense is almost as good. Factor in his cheaper salary and the move looks…’Smart.’
Well, that re-escalated quickly.
Losing Smart instead of Brogdon has to sting for the Celtics. And given the latter’s injury history, they could go from a surplus of guards to being thin there in a hurry, even with Pritchard set to get more minutes. That’s on top of bringing in the oft-injured Porzingis. Still, this could certainly be a ceiling raiser type of move.
Going to be interesting to see what becomes of the Celtics defense without their long-time defensive anchor. It should still be pretty decent if Tatum and Brown hold up their end of the bargain, but obviously it won’t be quite as good. Also curious to see what sort of potential extension Porzingis gets. That contract could make this deal look better or worse. Not sure if I would’ve pulled the trigger personally.
Didn’t realize picks were involved too, and it looks like the Celtics made out pretty well there (move up from 35 to 25, get the Warriors 2024 first). So that makes this look quite a bit better assuming they don’t give Porzingis a bloated extension
Our Boston Celtics defense just may be better. Lat season we couldn’t stay in front of driving guards and gave up so many open & uncontested threes, watching became unbearable. Remember games we got crushed against Golden State & Orlando?
Bro…
I just lost some faith in the Celtics
The wizards are not getting good picks for anyone. Hmmmm. I bet they will get the number 1 pick next year
Next year’s draft is very meh at the top
Boo this man (Brad)
If I’m a Celtics fan, this is extremely sad. Marcus Smart should have been there his whole career. As a Heat fan, I’m sad I wont see him as often, b/c he is one of my all time favorite players. I still believe all the things I said earlier for the Celtics, and it doesnt change their need on the wing, but I just cant believe they traded Marcus Smart. Getting the assets, and Porzingis is tough to turn down though
Kind of weird all around b/c this isn’t nearly the deal Washington had earlier. They need at least another asset back. Big Tyus Jones fan, but dont really see any need for him there, with all their guards, even without Chris Paul, assuming he is moved
Memphis is a little confusing here. B/c they traded Melton for some reason last year, and they have a need for a 3 and D wing. Tyus has been amazing for them as a playmaker and spacer at guard, and is more than adequate defensively against certain guards. Smart obviously fills in where they lost Melton, but they still need that help on the wing, and they have a handful of depth guys that probably play similar positions, so they’ll have to make some kind of decision there. Basically just feels like they gave up a lot to get to slightly similar spot they were in before the draft last year
I believe Memphis’ thought process is that smart will be replacing brooks’ role, not meltons.
Not to mention he is a desperately needed veteran presence with a lot of playoff experience.
Smart was the heart and soul of these Celtic teams. While I do believe Porzingis is a much better player than smart, they would have been better off getting rid of anyone else on the team
The only player who is the heart and soul of a team is Draymond green. Ever since Kerr started labeling him with the moniker other teams have started using the term entirely inappropriately. When you haven’t won anything, you don’t have heart and soul.
Udonis Haslem was it, for the HEAT.
Marcus Smart was it, for the CELTICS.
Except Boston has never won anything.
Kind of a big difference.
Not a big difference at all. In fact, it’s identical. neither one of them helped their team win anything while they were the heart and soul of their teams
This is a professional basketball organization. They shouldn’t need a “heart and soul”. If the other players play worse because they lost their mascot then they weren’t really that motivated or good to begin with.
Trading Smart is outrageous.
It was time to pass the torch completely to Tatum and Brown.
WTF. They really just traded the heart & soul of that team!?!
Brogdon for Kristaps made sense from Boston’s POV, trading Smart instead is an outrage and possible war crime.
I understand hyperbole but come on now with that last part. Show some respect to people actually experiencing the hardship of war, like Sudan or Ukraine.
Ouch, losing Smart is gonna…. well…. smart. Is Morant on the move. Smart is too good to be a backup but not good enough to start over Bane or Morant when Morant returns from his suspension. It might work though, Smart played the 6th man role behind Kyrie and Thomas.
I think they play the three together with JJJ and Stevo.
I have LOVED The Boston Celtics since I was a little kid, but I’m done with them now. Getting rid of Marcus Smart is ludicrous . Very sad poster here
Why? He’s a limited defensive player with virtually no offensive prowess and he can’t guard anyone but guards… he’s entirely replaceable.
Lol limited defensive player??
See yourself out friend.
The dude’s 6’3″ and holds his own with opposing centers.
That is the first time I have heard a DPOY called limited defensively
Morant, Bane, JJJ, Steveo, Smart. Nice…
Luke, Roddy, Aldama, Clarke, Williams bench
Did you watch the playoffs this year? He was a liability big time. Can’t shoot and way too many terrible passes/decisions late in the game. Cost them big time.
Sorry forgot the comma. Should have said “limited, defensive player”. And he absolutely cannot hold his own against centers. What are you smoking?
Our Boston Celtics got rid of my favorite player, Kelly Olynyk, and I’m still with the Celts. I’ve been a big Marcus Smart fan, the “heart & soul” of the Celtics and who performed magic to win us games. Many still bemoan IT, Isaiah Thomas, our ‘Mr. 4th Quarter’ getting traded. Take the long term view. Go Celtics!
Not Smart!
Exactly, it was genius. White is a much player than Smart. Smart cost the Celtics way too many games this year and plenty in the playoffs.
What does Kristaps have to gain from all of this? He is a major injury from having a Demarcus cousins like career path. Should opt out and secure a long term deal even at a lower AAV he should be thinking financial security.
If he can perform well on a decent team he can earn a big new contract. Big numbers in garbage organizations like the Knicks, mavs, and wiz don’t mean anything.
Kristaps was getting a big payday regardless due to his size and skill set . I’m only saying why risk major injury to make 36 million this year and 14 million over the course of the rest of your career. Opt out and get a shiny new max deal.
Celtics fans are upset to lose Smart instead of Bogdon (of course as Malcolm is older and injury prone) but this deal is about spacing and it isn’t like Kristaps is some chump on defense. He does his part.
This is Kristaps big opportunity & realizing it, wants an extension. He came into New York as a hero but soon got in trouble. Now is his chance to revive his career & win big with the Celtics! If he wins in Boston it means more than most anywhere else. Go Celtics!
This is Kristaps Porzingis’s big opportunity & realizing it, wants an extension. He came into New York as a hero but soon got in trouble. Now is his chance to revive his career & win big with the Celtics! If he wins in Boston it means more than most anywhere else. Go Celtics!
Trading Marcus Smart is a massive mistake.
I absolutely love Marcus Smart. Die hard Celtics fan. Great defender. Yes. Offensively, in the playoffs the last few years. Teams would leave him open daring him to shoot. Golden St . He’s wide open for a reason. Everything he can do offensively White can plus more.
Not a Smart move
Unless you are Memphis
This Jones and two first for Smart. Idk
I hear those KP boos getting a little louder at the Mecca.
Not a bad deal for everyone, except for the Wiz. They went from getting a 1st to a 2nd.
They salary dumped, same as Beal. Never going to get a first for a guy who put up good numbers on a bad team, and is constantly injured.
The original trade had them getting #30.
Am I misunderstanding this, or are the Grizzlies effectively giving up Tyus and two first rounders for Smart? Nothing against Smart at all but that feels like a lot to give up
Memphis is replacing brooks and getting a guy that can start competently until Morant returns, then be a glue guy. It’s a good use of non-lottery first rounders. Those picks typically don’t even produce decent rotation guys.
I agree Chaney no clue what was going through their mind giving all that up for Smart.
@ Highwaymenace – Start competently until Ja returns? Hello, they were like 32-13 when Tyus started for them the last couple of years. Now when healthy, the starting 5 will have close to the same situation they had when Brooks was there AND NOW they don’t have anyone to lead the 2nd unit PLUS they gave away 2 1sts smh. Other teams will just leave Smart open and let him miss wide open 3s the same way they did with Brooks. I have soured on Brooks the last couple of years, but they might as well resigned him instead of giving up 2 1sts and Tyus for someone like Smart. I don’t dislike Smart either. He is a better defender than Brooks, less of an attitude, and a better ball handler & distributor than him as well. Neither can shoot very well and both have been making a lot of bad decisions with the ball in their hands (Brooks chunking up a ton of bricks and Smart having a lot of TOs). I just don’t see the point in giving up a solid PG and 2 1sts to get a little bit better version than what I already had in my starting 5. Heck, they could’ve just added another first and gone after OG.
As for the comment about the non-lottery 1st rounders, Memphis has literally used picks in that same part of the draft on a good rotation piece like Clarke (#21) and a great starter in Bane (#30). There are some good defenders projected around 25 as well in Rupert, GG Jackson, Whitehead, Miller, Hawkins, etc.
I don’t know why fans say Marcus Smart is a bad three-point shooter except I remember him getting stuck with that label early on & it never left. His percentage isn’t great but he makes clutch threes. Brought us Celtics back in many games by making 3 threes in a row. But he does make many turnovers in the 4th quarter, usually balancing off by his key rebounds and very good free throw shooting.
Agree… but what about WAS, they are giving a big star for dross and a second round pick, I thought they would get at least a bunch of first round picks, right?
BOS seems to be the big winner getting a big star player for nothing much plus a couple first round picks, SMH!
Yeah dumb move by the Grizz on multiple fronts…
Tyus is by far the better Point Guard…
And Smart isn’t that much of an upgrade over Brooks for team culture…
Smart is absolutely an upgrade from a locker room perspective. Brooks is an idiot. He has worse abilities from every perspective, and is also a guy with an overinflated sense of self-importance. Smart, meanwhile, adds versatility and stability, is a proven veteran with lots of playoff experience, and is a guy who will accurately hold his teammates accountable for their issues. Yes, some people got mad that he called out Tatum and Brown playing too much iso when he’s not on that level, but he was correct. And the Celtics improved after he did so. Fans may not like Smart much, but his teammates will. And this is coming from someone who actively dislikes the Celtics.
I think everyone can agree that Smart is better than Brooks, but for me the amount he improves the starting 5 isn’t worth 2 1sts and arguably the best back up PG in the league which is very important with the way Ja is going (off court and some of his on court injuries).
I am just hoping this somehow falls through and MEM just trades Tyus & 25 to move up into the lottery.
I think the expectation here is that Smart will upgrade them defensively, give them a tough and respected veteran to improve the toxic culture in the locker room, and handle the point while Morant is out. They’ll trust guys like Konchar, Aldama, Roddy, and Clarke to fill the void at the 3. And then when Morant comes back he’ll be kind of the same sixth man role of Jones, with the ability to kind of also play the 2 when Bane is on the bench.
Maybe this is also just the first move and the Memphis FO is looking to get a true forward in addition to Smart. They have a large number of intriguing young players like Lofton, Aldama, LaRavia, and Roddy that they could package with some assets to Detroit for Bojan or a S&T with Portland for Jerami Grant, for example. Toronto seems to not want to trade Annunoby, so I don’t think it’ll be him.
Everything you said about Brooks is also true about Smart. Especially the self-importance. Read up a little more on their history in Boston.
Smart is definitely a big upgrade in skill and talent over Brooks (and Tyus, though less so). but he’s not much more mature than Brooks was.
He was right about Tatum and Brown not passing, but that doesnt really make him helpful, it just makes him smart (no pun intended). Plus, that was just him publicly repeating stuff Udoka was already saying. It is debatable if leaking those things to the media is actually beneficial. People don’t always enjoy having that type of person in their locker room. You can hold someone accountable without being toxic.
He’s had other issues. You don’t have to watch long into the Celtics playoff losses to see the amount of time he spends laying on the floor crying or arguing with a referee while 9 other players are busy playing basketball.
As a fan of neither the Grizzlies nor Celtics, I would much rather have Smart on my team than someone like Brooks. He’s been in the league longer, knows what he can and can’t get away with, and isn’t going to piss off the opposing team every time he opens his mouth. I think the Grizz FO view Smart as someone who has similar tendencies and mentality to Brooks, but isn’t nearly as immature. I’m aware of his history from college and his early years, but like… he’s not really that different from Rondo. Not in terms of personality. And if Rondo became so well-liked by players, I have to think Smart is held up similarly.
And I have seen many of their losses. The Celtics bigger issues in the playoffs have little to do with Smart, more that their offense or defense seems to break down. From a fan’s perspective, he’s very annoying because he does a lot of kitchy crap. But his teammates never seem to chastise or tell him off, ever. And plenty of players have said they like or respect him and few have questioned his ability or mentality the way they have with guys like Brooks, Morant, Tristan Thompson, or KAT.
Also, unlike Morant, Smart doesn’t have off-court crap going on. He’s a good role model in terms of “jerk on the court, decent guy off it,” which is I think what the Grizzlies honestly want. They don’t care if opposing teams dislike them, but they don’t want it to go out of control either. So from that perspective Smart is the ideal mentor.
Wow what a crazy day…
Boston went from giving up Brogdan for KP.
To now giving up Smart and getting back KP and 2 firsts.
The first deal would’ve looked like a steal now the second deal is just crazy. Smart has been the heart and soul of this team for so long now and your letting that go, that’s surely going to have an affect on the team. Plus you get back 2 first round picks, so know who’s maybe the deals aren’t over yet.
Washington went from Marcus Morris to Tyus Jones. Jones being on a team friendly deal, being much younger and now stepping into a big starting role is a much better return for them.
LA missed out on Brogdan oh well, Morris would’ve left a little among the forwards and I would say Brogdan is much of an upgrade from Russ Bones and Mann who they have now.
Memphis now come into the deal and get Marcus Smart. He’s a great defender, great leader, and will do a lot to fill in for Ja and help mentor him aswell. Think he’s the perfect back up in a 3 guard rotation, Ja Bane and Smart. But can also be a starter at SF although undersized and not a natural 3. Giving 2 firsts is a little wild but they will both likely be late firsts. They are in win now mode and have lots of young guys already so I understand the move. Smart will be a big boost for them. Jones is a decent loss but overall in terms of trying to win a championship I think Smart gives them more. Elite level defender and great leader, whereas Jones might give them more regular season wins and produce better numbers, I don’t think when it comes to crunch time he has the same affect
Overall
Celtics A-
Washington B-
Memphis B-
Give the Celtics a F. Give Memphis a D and Washington a C-
You gonna write the same thing 13 more times bro?
They got KP and two first round picks for Marcus Smart. It’s a great trade for the Celtics.
Also, how tf is Washington getting the highest grade here, Luke? They gave up an All-Star caliber big who showed big improvements last year on defense for a second round pick, a decent PG, and two roleplayers, one of whom is recovering from a horrible injury. It’s a pure salary dump of a guy who is on the last year of his contract anyway! Are you kidding me? I would expect at least one late first for KP. Sure, he’s had injuries, but he was the Wizards best player last year when he was on the floor, and he showed improvements in the post, on defense, and as a team player. He played more games over the last three seasons than Beal did!
And why Tyus Jones? Yeah, he’s solid, but the Wizards are rebuilding, so they don’t need production. And they’re reportedly planning on drafting Anthony Black. Are they really going to block their own draft pick?
Already looking forward to that CELTICS-GRIZZLIES regular season game in Boston …… Marcus Smart flops, draws an offensive foul from Tatum.
The Boston fans reaction will be priceless.
Wizards now draft Hendricks
Stop with the nonsense. Celtics don’t have a player who was their heart and soul. Smart is a good guard defender, that’s it.
Okay pal. Take your own advice.
I like the move for the Wizards… A quality PG they can put young stars around and build for the future…
Celtics took a big risk to make their front court even more injury prone… But they are going to be a lot more watchable…
The Grizzlies… Why they gave up picks to be involved in this deal is insane for at best a lateral move…
I like Smart but with the last playoffs, Brogdon and White is better. I don’t like Smart shooting 3’s often. I hope Pritchard can have more minutes.
Well after reading all these comments I think it is safe to say Marcus Smart is the most overrated player in the league haha this is a great trade for Boston I can’t believe how many people are mad about it.
Let’s set the Smart comments aside for a moment. Just what do you see in Porzingis? What does he add to the Celtics?
Not a Boston fan, or a Smart fan, but teams have overpaid and overhyped Porzingis for years. Can’t see him being any factor in games against top teams….he never has been
Porzingis is a good player that has been on very bad teams. He’s overpaid but so are Smart, Brogdon, and White. This trade doesn’t really make the team significantly better, but it makes the team bigger, clears a logjam, and adds draft picks all at the same time. It’s a good trade.
Could be. I get the “overpaid” note. Bigger? Yes. But Porzingis is fragile and not a banger. Unless Tatum and Brown are having bad nights, not sure of the impact he makes whereas a big guy on the glass or strong point guard would—not too many game changers around, of course
Guess we’ll see
I feel the same way. As a longtime Celtics fan I’ve never understood the love for Smart. People need to stop looking at highlight plays and watch entire games. One dive into the crowd doesn’t undo a bunch of turnovers, nonchalant defense against perimeter shooters, etc…
Damn, great trade for Celtics
I like the trade. Smart has been a great defensive player, but his decision making late in games has often been awful. There is a reason why he is open for critical shots late in games, and he generally doesn’t deliver. I am glad that White and Brogdon are still in Boston- great team players, strong defenders, much better on offense than Smart. The 25th pick could get them a really good player.
If the Celtics stay healthy, they have to be the favorites now. When Smart was out hurt last year White stepped in and they didn’t miss a beat.
Sad that the Wizards couldn’t get better draft capital for Beal and KP. Had to believe they couldn’t have gotten better, especially with competitive teams with contracts they could move
I knew it was going to get crazy. Expect more tonight. Smart is smart for Grizz. Hopefully he’ll get to Ja.
The 25th pick this yr. Is a decent pick. They can find help there. Or a future rotation guy. Two #1 picks is a good return. Plus KP should fit right in. I would start him with Horford. Celtics just got better.
Means Heat, Sixers, Bucks better take notice. Bucks need to resign their players. And find replacement for Crowder (Dillon Brooks) ….
Trading a replaceable player in a position of depth for another replaceable player in a position of need isn’t crazy. No stars were traded here. This is business as usual for the NBA. Unless every trade that happens is “crazy”
Good for BOS, bad for MEM and confusing for WSH (becoming a trend?).
I have to think MEM could have done better than Smart in package of Tyus Jones plus 2 1st’s.
WSH is perhaps seen as the equivalent of a facilitator of a SNT. For which I would expect a middling 1st and a couple of 2nd’s just based on the salary they take on (over 30 mm). Really comes down to whether they can flip Jones for a 1st and an expiring. If they can, they did OK.
I’m shocked. The Celtics actually made a great trade!
Poole was traded so that they could re-sign Draymond Green. Those two couldn’t exist on the same team anymore.