Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal

Of course, Robert Williams III is no mere throw-in here either. In fact, he could be a defensive anchor for a decade in this league.

Ordinarily, the Boston Celtics would try to make counteroffers that avoid including him. Unfortunately, they’re negotiating from a position of disadvantage. The Celtics have almost no draft capital to include in a trade.

Meanwhile, other teams will offer a substantial haul of them. If the Celtics want to beat their offers, they’ll need to include the man they call Time Lord in addition to Brown in order to land Durant.

It’s still worth it. It can’t be said enough: this is Kevin Durant. Pairing him with Jayson Tatum gives the Celtics an automatic shot at the title. With a supporting cast including Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, Al Horford, and Derrick White, they’ll be one of the title favorites heading into 2022-23.

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The Nets, with that said, probably won’t be. Are they getting enough here?