Rockets Land Celtics’ Marcus Smart In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

Marcus Smart, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, NBA Trade Rumors
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Boston Celtics Receive: F Jae’Sean Tate, F KJ Martin, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 20 – LAC via HOU), 2024 First-Round Pick (BKN via HOU) 
Houston Rockets Receive: G Marcus Smart 

Here’s a related question: how much does culture matter? 

Obviously, talent is more important. We’ve seen teams full of hardworking role players. They’ll have a degree of success, sure – but they’re not going to go all the way.

A deep playoff run is nearly impossible without a star. 

That’s the problem the Brooklyn Nets are currently facing. This team is stacked with excellent role players. On the other hand, they don’t have a star to move them forward. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics & Houston Rockets Updates

The Rockets could stand to benefit from their troubles. They own their first-round picks through to 2027. With that said, that same fact could inspire the Nets to trade for a star.

All told, those picks are volatile assets. 

Should the Rockets move one? 

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