How This Trade Impacts Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have an astronomical asking price set for Kevin Durant. If they are serious about moving him, they will have to be open to negotiating a price and should cast a wider net when it comes to teams to negotiate with.
That could result in them receiving some intriguing offers, such as this hypothetical one from the New Orleans Pelicans. While it falls short of what they were seeking, it is a package that presents a lot of positives.
The Nets want to be competitive even after they trade Durant. This trade would enable them to remain so.
Brandon Ingram is an excellent building block to have, and when combined with Ben Simmons, there is some optimism for the future. That is a great young duo that fits the positionless basketball that the NBA has transitioned into.
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While Devonte’ Graham is included to help match salary, he is someone that is a good fit for the Nets as well.
If Simmons is running the show, Brooklyn needs to surround him with as much floor spacing as possible. Graham has shown he is capable of providing that, as he knocked down 37.4 percent of his 3-point attempts on nine tries per game with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Sean Marks would also have some ammunition to swing more trades down the line with the three draft picks that are acquired in this deal. That will help recoup what it cost to land James Harden from the Houston Rockets, as well.
