Boston Celtics Receive: F/C Kristaps Porzingis

Washington Wizards Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, F Danilo Gallinari, 2025 First-Round Pick (via BOS)

There are a few different ways a deal between the teams could go. Washington could be the buyer, looking to acquire Jaylen Brown should the Celtics come to the harsh realization he won’t commit long-term.

Or, like in this presented scenario, the Wizards accept the harsh reality of a rebuild being needed and focus on long-term assets.

The Wizards trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics here, giving them by far the most talented Big 3 in the Eastern Conference alongside Brown and Jayson Tatum. That is a championship-caliber trio.

To get the deal done, Boston trades Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to match salary.

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The players involved aren’t nearly as important as the Wizards have a chance to acquire as many draft assets as possible.

How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Celtics.