Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown, G Dennis Schroder, G Romeo Langford
Boston Celtics Receive: C/F Kristaps Porzingis, G Jalen Brunson, F Dorian Finney-Smith, G Sterling Brown, 2024 Second-Round Pick
The Dallas Mavericks would be trading in their star frontcourt player in favor of an elite backcourt in this deal. Meanwhile, the Celtics would emphasize depth over star power, something that could end up helping them in the long run.
Jaylen Brown has been playing well this season for a struggling Celtics team. He’s averaging 24.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from behind the three-point line.
Kristaps Porzingis has had a solid season as well. He’s having somewhat of a bounce-back year after struggling mightily in the playoffs last season. The Latvian big man is averaging 20.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from deep.
Jalen Brunson is having a career year, putting up 16.0 points and 5.7 assists while shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep.
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Dennis Schroder has thrived in Boston, averaging 15.9 points on 44.0-35.0 splits. Dorian Finney-Smith is a starting-caliber forward and Sterling Brown and Romeo Langford are both solid defenders with decent upside.
As mentioned, one side would be focusing on star power while the other would focus on depth. Why would both sides be interested in this trade, though? Why would the Mavericks want Brown that bad, and why should the Celtics consider giving him up?
