This Wizards-Nets Trade Sends Kyrie Irving To Washington

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Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

A large part of this deal for the Brooklyn Nets revolves around Ben Simmons. Maximizing him could go a long way towards their success in 2022-23. This deal does that.

After all, Kristaps Porzingis is, in theory, the perfect complement for Simmons. He’s exactly the type of stretch five he needs to thrive as a non-shooting lead ball-handler.

On the defensive end, the two are a sensible pairing as well. Porzingis is an effective defender, but he’s also a limited one. He protects the rim well, but he’s fairly limited to drop coverage.

Luckily, Simmons has the type of defensive versatility to cover up for those limitations.

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Meanwhile, Kyle Kuzma is no mere throw-in. He’ll be a starter on this team from day one. All told, this trade makes the Nets deeper and more rationally constructed. Is it worth the risk involved in acquiring Irving from the Washington Wizards’ perspective?

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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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