Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Ben Simmons, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2028 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN)
Boston Celtics Receive: F OG Anunoby, F/C Chris Boucher, 2027 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DAL via BKN)
Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for an example of tanking, you only need to trace the picks that the Nets don’t own.
They’ll lead you to the Houston Rockets. This team has been shamelessly tanking for three seasons. In fact, the Rockets could be the first team to finish with the league’s worst record for three consecutive seasons.
Unsurprisingly, they’re not popular with everyone as a result. National media routinely bash the Rockets. Their team culture, coaching, and habits are heavily scrutinized.
Their talent is not. Recently, the Rockets have been turning a corner. Whether this process will result in title contention remains to be seen, but it feels fair to say that the Rockets’ situation could be worse.
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They’ve got two lottery picks on their roster, another one coming, and plenty of young talent aside.
Should the Raptors follow their lead?
