Celtics Land Nets’ Nic Claxton In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal 

Durability. That’s the only reason Boston would make this deal. 

It never feels good to give up on an exciting young player. Still, it might be necessary here. Williams III is barely managing 20 minutes per game in this year’s postseason run. 

By contrast, Claxton has managed to stay relatively healthy. Besides, even when both are healthy, he may be a little more effective. 

After all, this is a Defensive Player of the Year candidate we’re talking about. Claxton’s unique ability to switch on defense could make him an anchor for this Celtics team.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Nic Claxton, Boston Celtics & Brooklyn Nets Updates

All told this could be key to a Celtics title run in 2023-24. 

Should the Nets help their rivals? 

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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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