This Celtics-Nets Trade Sends Kevin Durant To Boston

Kevin Durant, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown, F/C Robert Williams III, 2024 First-Round Pick (BOS)
Boston Celtics Receive: F Kevin Durant

Obviously, it’s the Boston Celtics who need to put feelings aside to get this deal done.

Parting with Brown will not be easy. The Celtics drafted him, and he’s surpassed expectations for this organization. During their Finals run, he often looked like the best player on the floor.

On the other hand, moving Durant won’t be easy either. That’s not due to the same emotional connection. This is Kevin Durant: he’s one of a handful of the best players in NBA history.

As good as Brown has been, he’s as unlikely to hit Durant’s level as virtually any player.

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With that said, he has demanded a trade. The Nets’ front office will know in their brains that losing him is an unfortunate outcome, but in their hearts, they’re unlikely to feel much sadness about showing him the door.

Is he worth the pain the Celtics will feel?

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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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