Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

Firstly, the Brooklyn Nets don’t do this deal unless they’re forced to. WIth that said, in the event that Kevin Durant forces his way out of town, this is a solid return for him.

We’re assuming that if Durant demands a trade, it’s because Kyrie Irving skipped town. In that event, this team sparks a rebuild for the Nets that’s centered around Ben Simmons and Jackson Jr.

That’s a solid framework to start over from. Firstly, Jackson Jr.’s capabilities as a floor-spacer serve to maximize Simmons as a non-shooter. Furthermore, the combined defensive abilities of the two ought to keep the Nets competitive.

That’s important. The Nets owe their first-round picks to the Houston Rockets for the foreseeable future. This team has no incentive to bottom-out. For that reason, the first-round picks they’re receiving here hold a particular value for them.

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Who knows? If the Simmons/Jackson Jr pairing works as well as they’ll surely be hoping, they may be trading that 2025 selection for a star before they know it.