The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards are reportedly discussing a blockbuster trade that would see three stars, including Kristaps Porzingis, change teams.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the three teams are in “serious talks.” According to the report, the Wizards would send Porzingis to Boston, while the Celtics would send Brogdon to the Clippers. Finally, the Clippers would trade Morris and draft compensation to Washington.
Charania noted a league source said the deal is a “high possibility.” So this potential blockbuster sounds more done than not, given his report.
Sources: Celtics, Clippers, Wizards in serious talks on deal involving Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington.
More details at @TheAthletic with @JaredWeissNBA: https://t.co/ppU8HB8KMt
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2023
The 7-foot-3 Porzingis, who scored a career-high 23.2 points per game last season, is obviously the biggest star in the deal, but Brogdon is a career 15.4 ppg scorer as a playmaker. The 6-foot-8 Morris averaged 11.2 points per contest last season, although he’s a below-average defender.
News of the trade caught the NBA world by surprise, and reactions were all over the place.
Wiz are tanking and need to get rid of the salary I’m guessing
— TheSlayterr (@TheSlayterr) June 21, 2023
but in a Boston uniform 👇 pic.twitter.com/BPvKfMnO00
— TJ DGF (@TJ_DGF) June 21, 2023
Discarding the 6th Man of the Year like that for a needed low post scoring presence is what Brad Stevens is doing here with Porzingis in, Brogdon out. https://t.co/JJP7v2LQyi
— Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (IG:twdbk3) (@sluggahjells) June 21, 2023
Brogdon didn’t move the needle for Boston, all things considered
— John Frascella (Football) (@LegendSports7) June 21, 2023
damn just yesterday marcus morris complained about his role yesterday…. hopefully he’s happier with the wizards
— Betsey Cashmoney (@Betsycashmoney) June 21, 2023
Celtics needed to make a move and have done a great one.
— Tech & Sports (@Techsports8) June 21, 2023
Wizards GM has to be investigated
— jah (@sntjah) June 21, 2023
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