Why The Boston Celtics Do The Deal
To an extent, sure. That’s not really the point here.
The point is mainly adding draft capital. For Boston, this is about increasing their flexibility. In all likelihood, this trade would be made to support a bigger trade down the line.
In the meantime, any contending team benefits from having an elite shooter like McDermott. Meanwhile, Jones is a solid game-managing point guard., He should find a role in this team’s rotation.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Marcus Smart, San Antonio Spurs & Boston Celtics Updates
Yes, saying goodbye to Smart will be difficult. This has been a franchise-defining player for Boston. Still, they’re at a crossroads.
Flipping his contract for draft capital makes sense at this juncture.
Does acquiring him make sense for San Antonio?
