A huge three-time trade just went down in the NBA that will have plenty of implications.
The Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and San Antonio Spurs agreed to a massive three-team trade. The move will send the hard-nosed Grant Williams to Dallas, veteran Reggie Bullock to San Antonio along with a future pick swap, and two second-round draft picks will ship up to Boston.
Shams Charania reported the big move on Twitter.
“The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade,” Charania tweeted. He continued:
“- Mavs: Grant Williams
– Spurs: Reggie Bullock and an unprotected Dallas pick swap in 2030
– Celtics: Multiple second-round picks.”
Sources: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade:
– Mavs: Grant Williams
– Spurs: Reggie Bullock and an unprotected Dallas pick swap in 2030
– Celtics: Multiple second-round picks pic.twitter.com/7Bi6Dykydf— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2023
Charania also added a pivotal point to the trade later. Williams will receive a new contract from the Mavericks. The former Tennessee Volunteer star was a restricted free agent, so Dallas had to pony up to acquire him.
“The Mavericks are acquiring Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams on a four-year, $54 million deal via sign-and-trade,” Charania tweeted.
The Mavericks are acquiring Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams on a four-year, $54 million deal via sign-and-trade, per sources. WME Sports’ Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe completed the new contract for Williams. https://t.co/5T77dCuMkA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2023
Williams had been a role player for the Celtics and had played well at times. He caught the ire of many after challenging Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in the heat of the moment during the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Obviously, though, this is now the end of the road for Williams in Boston as he hopes to carve out something new in Dallas.
Reggie Bullock moving to San Antonio is a nice move for a young team that will need some time to gel. At least the Spurs now have Victor Wembanyama. As far as the Celtics? We’ll see what they do with their recent surpluses of second-round draft picks.
The NBA world reacted to the huge trade.
Love this for the Mavericks. They’ve had a really good offseason. Lively, Prosper in the draft. Curry, Williams, Exum through signings and trades. Thybulle offer sheet too. All great fits with Luka and Kyrie. https://t.co/jdID12PaOU
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 5, 2023
Grant Williams headed out of Boston in a sign-and-trade deal. Keeping him would have put the Celtics into the second apron barring other moves to shed salary.
The bench forwards in Boston right now: Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett, Dalano Banton (could also be considered a guard). https://t.co/l957M37dt5
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 5, 2023
Reggie Bullock is a guy the Spurs could legitimately play or trade elsewhere for more.
38% from three last season on 5.1 attempts. Also steller defender. https://t.co/auNFbIaET6
— Ty Jäger (@TheTyJager) July 5, 2023
Brad Stevens adds more second-round picks.
With Brogdon on the roster, it was hard to see pathway to keeping Grant and staying below the second apron. https://t.co/6uMD3Qcj3T
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) July 5, 2023
