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.
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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?