Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

Due to the aforementioned (first) Harden trade, the Nets are widely seen as having no incentive to bottom out. They’ll likely seek to remain competitive in 2022-23, and moving forward.

With that in mind, they need to seek the best young player they can get in exchange for Durant. In other words, if Maxey is that player, this is the best deal for Brooklyn.

He may or may not. If the Boston Celtics have really put Jaylen Brown on the table, this deal is probably off. On the other hand, if they decide not to break up a core that just made a Finals appearance, the Nets should give the Sixers a call.

After all, Maxey looked the part of a star in 2021-22. At 21, he’s got all the potential in the world.

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Meanwhile, Thybulle is an elite wing defender at 25 – if his three-ball comes around, he could be a long-term starter in this league.

Finally, Harris is here to make the money work. Such is life in the player empowerment era.