This Celtics-Wizards Trade Sends Kristaps Porzingis To Boston

Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kristaps Porzingis, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Boston Celtics Receive: C Kristaps Porzingis
Washington Wizards Receive: Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Daniel Theis, 2023 First-Round Pick (BOS), 2022 Second-Round Pick (BOS), 2023 Second-Round Pick (BOS)

This deal has Kristaps Porzingis making his fourth home in just six NBA seasons.

He’s a complicated player to put a value on. He’s capable of elite floor-spacing at 7’3, and always functions as a high-end rim protector.

At the same time, the shooting is inconsistent, and his ability to defend in space is poor. Many of the best defensive big men in today’s league are more versatile than the original Unicorn.

More significantly, he’s injury-prone. Porzingis hasn’t been able to suit up for 70 or more games in a season since his 2015-16 rookie campaign. That’s been the biggest factor holding back his immense potential in the NBA.

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He’s still an impactful player when he is on the floor. Any player that’s a credible threat from long-range who protects the paint on the other end is. In the right situation, the 26-year-old could still develop into a true star in this league.

Could the Boston Celtics offer him that situation?

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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