Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets wouldn’t have to move on from Irving. This trade gives them a wider range of options than they had before.

It may also create problems for them. The fit between Bam Adebayo and Ben Simmons is, on paper, not clean. They’re both non-shooters who are most likely to thrive when surrounded by spacing. Can they play together?

That feels like a future Nets problem. As long as they can both get on the floor this season, they’ll have a chance to showcase their abilities. The Nets can trade whichever one they prefer. Right now, they’re just maximizing their assets.

Meanwhile, Tyler Herro can play with either of them. He can also play with Kyrie Irving, although moving him elsewhere would clear the runway to expand Herro’s role.

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Personally, we’d embrace the youth movement, but the Nets could go either way. Would the Heat be willing to let them find out?