Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

If there’s a word to describe the difference between Simmons and Porzingis, it may be “portability”. 

Due to his non-shooting, Simmons practically requires a stretch big man to be effective. The Nets don’t have one. This deal has them landing one – at Simmons’ expense, of course. 

It feels like a worthwhile trade to us. After all, this Nets offense is likely to be centered around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It’s hard to envision Simmons’ role in the proceedings unless he’s finishing pick-and-rolls. In all likelihood, it’ll be simpler to incorporate Porzingis. 

After all, he’s got a solid face-up game and good footwork, but he should also be content to mostly function as a spot-up shooter. In other words, this trade streamlines the Nets’ attack.

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Put differently, they already have a lead ball-handler in Irving, so they ought to move their other lead ball-handler for a still-rare 3-and-D big. 

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