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Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

Any hypothetical Nets deal has to be viewed through the prism of deals the organization made before it.

As it stands, the Nets have almost zero draft capital. That’s because they traded the bulk of it to land James Harden at the beginning of the 2020-21 season. Now, their future is owed to the Houston Rockets.

With that in mind, the Nets have no incentive to tank. Therefore, bringing a quality player back is imperative. Ingram should do the trick. Between him, Ben Simmons, and either Kyrie Irving or whatever the Nets manage to get for him, the Nets should stay competitive.

With that said, the extra draft capital here doesn’t hurt either. In fact, the Lakers’ picks could be especially valuable. Of course, this deal isn’t happening tomorrow – we’ll have an idea of where the volatile Lakers stand by the time these teams would consider it.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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