Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
By contrast, the Nets don’t have a stretch five. Sure, they could target one in a bid to move Simmons. Wouldn’t it be easier to just move him?
After all, the Nets have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. They are two of the most dynamic offensive players in the NBA. Why should they work overtime to maximize a complicated player like Simmons?
By contrast, none of the players they’re acquiring here is difficult to work with. Ross is a seasoned veteran who can create his own shot and space the floor.
Meanwhile, Gary Harris has exactly the type of 3-and-D skillset that every contender needs.
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Finally, Okeke, Houstan and a protected first are decent future assets. That’s key for the Nets. After all, rumors about this team’s potential implosion have persisted since the end of 2021-22.
Even with all of their talent, nothing is certain about this group’s future.