Knicks Land Celtics’ Jaylen Brown In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal

For the Celtics, this is a case of taking a step backward before they can take a step forward.

We almost included a third team in this deal. In theory, that third team would have taken the Knicks’ assets and sent another win-now star to Boston. We went with this deal instead.

After all, the Celtics have a mediocre collection of draft capital. This team restocks the cupboards. They could eventually use this newfound draft capital to make a big trade.

Meanwhile, Barrett has flashed potential. Who knows if he’d blossom in a new environment?

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jaylen Brown, New York Knicks & Boston Celtics Updates

If he did, the Celtics could be flipping Brown for a comparable player – and three first-round picks. Hopefully, Barrett feels at home in Boston.

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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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