Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown, G Derrick White, 2025 First-Round Pick (BOS), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – BOS), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – BOS)
Boston Celtics Receive: F Kevin Durant
Of course, a deal of this nature is already widely rumored to be in the negotiation process.
In all likelihood, there are two factors holding the trade back: Which veteran guard the Nets will receive, and how much draft capital?
Surely, the Nets would prefer to land Marcus Smart here. At the same time, he’s the heart and soul of this Celtics squad. It’s equally certain that they’d prefer to send the Nets Derrick White.
On the other hand, they’d also certainly prefer to send them as little draft capital as possible. That’s understandable.
LATEST NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Boston Celtics Pursuing Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant Trade
Jaylen Brown is 24, and Durant will turn 34 over the 2022-23 season. The Celtics could make the case that a straight swap is fair enough.
This deal tries to find a compromise for both sides. Can the Nets lower their asking price for Durant?
