Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets won’t likely be competing for an NBA title following this deal. Of course, it’s hard to imagine a Kevin Durant trade that would have them doing so.
The Nets aren’t trading Durant to improve the team in 2022-23: in fact, they’re not trading him for any reason other than the fact that he’s requested a trade. At the same time, they’ll likely prioritize receiving win-now players in exchange for their superstar.
After all, the Nets owe their first-round picks, whether outright or via swap, to the Houston Rockets through to 2027. Bottoming out may not be an option for this club. With that in mind, landing an in-prime star like LaVine is a massive benefit for the organization.
Attaching Patrick Williams, two first-round picks and a swap only sweetens the pot. Williams has been plagued by injuries in his young career so far, but he’s flashed high potential as an elite 3-and-D wing when he has taken to the floor.
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If he can make good on it, the Brooklyn Nets might come out of this Durant trade looking better than expected.
