Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
The Nets are at a crossroads at the moment. Any deal they make this summer will depend on how competitive this group looks.
It’s hard to predict how that will shake out. Again, this team is stacked with superb defensive players, but they don’t have a primary offensive option.
All told, that’s a recipe for limited success. The Nets already have plenty of draft capital. If this team even makes a first-round playoff series difficult on an opponent, they may pool it to trade for the best available star.
If they don’t, they may want to go ahead and accumulate more draft capital.
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In that event, this deal is perfect for them. Two first-round picks and a swap ought to be market value for Bridges. If trading him is their next move, this is a good deal.