The Celtics always rejuvenate in the player trade market, and there are always some "grudge" teams that cooperate with the Green Army to let the Green Army get what they want and let them make up for the shortcomings of the roster.
Last season was traded to Brogdon
The trade is as follows: The Celtics pay Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, Nick Stauskas, Malik Fitz and Juwan Morgan, plus a 2023 first-round pick to trade from the Pacers for Brogdon.
The Celtics traded 6-for-1 to the Pacers' Brogdon, using some fringe players in the lineup to directly bring in All-Star-level point guards, and not letting the lineup hurt, this wave of operations is absolutely A+.
After the trade, the Celtics had two luxurious rosters, but unfortunately lost to the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
However, the operational competence of the management is commendable.
Now trade to Porzingis
This is a three-way transaction, and the specific transaction plan is as follows:
The Celtics received Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis, the Grizzlies' No. 25 pick this year, and the Grizzlies' 1 2024 first-round pick from the Warriors (2024 top four picks, 2025 picks and no protection in 2026);
The Wizards got Grizzlies guard Taius Jones, Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari, Celtics forward Mike Muscala and the Celtics' No. 35 pick this year;
The Grizzlies get Celtics guard Marcus Smart.
It is equivalent to saying that the Green Army exchanged Smart for Porzingis and 2 draft picks, how to look at such a trade is not an equivalent exchange, Porzingis can erase the shortcomings of the aging Horford's declining strength, and get two picks by the way, such a trade is not a loss.
Which of the two deals you think is more brilliant in Brogdon and Boshen?