Jazz had strong interest in Kristaps Porzingis had he hit free agency
Wednesday’s Kristaps Porzingis trade saga ultimately required the Celtics to manufacture two separate deals to acquire the former Wizard. Along the way I heard from multiple rival teams that were convinced Porziņģis, had he not landed with the Celtics, was poised to receive strong free agent interest from Utah had he elected to decline his $36 million player option for next season before Wednesday’s midnight deadline.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
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Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
ICYMI: Lowe Post mega-podcast w/ @kirkgoldsberry and @JeremyWoo on all things draft week: Porzingis/Smart; CP3 to Golden State; what did and didn’t happen at the draft; some intel; look-ahead to free agency; more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3r4C7NR
Apple: apple.co/3qXkz6z – 3:46 PM
ICYMI: Lowe Post mega-podcast w/ @kirkgoldsberry and @JeremyWoo on all things draft week: Porzingis/Smart; CP3 to Golden State; what did and didn’t happen at the draft; some intel; look-ahead to free agency; more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3r4C7NR
Apple: apple.co/3qXkz6z – 3:46 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Given value these guys went for, do you think Sixers could have gotten in on any of these deals?
-Beal for expiring, 2nd rounders and swaps that may never swap
– Poole + 1st and 2nd for cp3 exp.
– Porzingis- pick 35, Tyus Jones and filler
Should they have tried on any? – 2:07 PM
Given value these guys went for, do you think Sixers could have gotten in on any of these deals?
-Beal for expiring, 2nd rounders and swaps that may never swap
– Poole + 1st and 2nd for cp3 exp.
– Porzingis- pick 35, Tyus Jones and filler
Should they have tried on any? – 2:07 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics Gamechanger: Marcus Smart Departs & Kristaps Porzingis Arrives | A List Podcast w/ @ASherrodblakely, @GwashburnGlobe & @KwaniALunis – Presented by @FDSportsbook | @indeed twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:30 PM
Celtics Gamechanger: Marcus Smart Departs & Kristaps Porzingis Arrives | A List Podcast w/ @ASherrodblakely, @GwashburnGlobe & @KwaniALunis – Presented by @FDSportsbook | @indeed twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:30 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
What’s next for Celtics after Kristaps Porzingis trade? w/ @ChrisForsberg_ | @WinningPlaysPod Powered by @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:00 PM
What’s next for Celtics after Kristaps Porzingis trade? w/ @ChrisForsberg_ | @WinningPlaysPod Powered by @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Did Brad pitch a Tatum-Brown-Porzingis-Horford-Rob lineup?
“Probably not…but it’s not crazy.” – 8:09 AM
Did Brad pitch a Tatum-Brown-Porzingis-Horford-Rob lineup?
“Probably not…but it’s not crazy.” – 8:09 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Will be talking Marcus Smart trade, Kristaps Porzingis fit and what comes next for Celtics in studio with @RealAlexBarth tonight from 8-10pm on @985TheSportsHub. – 5:00 PM
Will be talking Marcus Smart trade, Kristaps Porzingis fit and what comes next for Celtics in studio with @RealAlexBarth tonight from 8-10pm on @985TheSportsHub. – 5:00 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Mismatch is out now! @ChrisVernonShow and I hit a ton of topics involving the NBA Draft – surprises, winners/losers, potential trade implications, and of course the KP for Smart trade. open.spotify.com/episode/4R9cQ8… – 4:20 PM
The Mismatch is out now! @ChrisVernonShow and I hit a ton of topics involving the NBA Draft – surprises, winners/losers, potential trade implications, and of course the KP for Smart trade. open.spotify.com/episode/4R9cQ8… – 4:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Here’s everything you need to know about Kristaps Porzingis and what he potentially brings to the Boston Celtics
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 3:59 PM
Here’s everything you need to know about Kristaps Porzingis and what he potentially brings to the Boston Celtics
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 3:59 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
The Wizards generated 125.3 points per 100 direct plays when Porzingis had a post-up. That was the third-best mark in the league among all players who averaged at least two post-ups per game (only DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Jokic were ahead) theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:44 AM
The Wizards generated 125.3 points per 100 direct plays when Porzingis had a post-up. That was the third-best mark in the league among all players who averaged at least two post-ups per game (only DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Jokic were ahead) theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:44 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Last year, there were 210 players who were the closest defender on at least 200 shots in the paint. Only JJJ, AD, Draymond, Claxton, and Royce O’Neale held opponents to a lower FG% than KP’s 42 percent: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:42 AM
Last year, there were 210 players who were the closest defender on at least 200 shots in the paint. Only JJJ, AD, Draymond, Claxton, and Royce O’Neale held opponents to a lower FG% than KP’s 42 percent: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:42 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
On plays when the screen directly led to a shot or a pass that led to a shot, Porzingis finished second in points per play. Fourth was Draymond Green, fifth was Jokic, and sixth was Joel Embiid: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:39 AM
On plays when the screen directly led to a shot or a pass that led to a shot, Porzingis finished second in points per play. Fourth was Draymond Green, fifth was Jokic, and sixth was Joel Embiid: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:39 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
A few stats about Kristaps Porzingis in this piece.
There were 47 players who set at least 1,000 ball screens last season. Washington manufactured 1.23 points per possession when KP set one, which ranked first out of those 47:
theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:38 AM
A few stats about Kristaps Porzingis in this piece.
There were 47 players who set at least 1,000 ball screens last season. Washington manufactured 1.23 points per possession when KP set one, which ranked first out of those 47:
theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:38 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
ICYMI:
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on @smart_MS3, Kristaps Porzingis, @MalcolmBrogdon7, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
From @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 10:57 AM
ICYMI:
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on @smart_MS3, Kristaps Porzingis, @MalcolmBrogdon7, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
From @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 10:57 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Some thoughts on the interesting nugget from @JakeLFischer that Celtics had conversations with Warriors about Jordan Poole before Kristaps Porzingis deal masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:56 AM
New: Some thoughts on the interesting nugget from @JakeLFischer that Celtics had conversations with Warriors about Jordan Poole before Kristaps Porzingis deal masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:56 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
With the clock about to strike midnight & the fantasy of catching a unicorn rapidly fading, Brad Stevens made the ultimate sacrifice.
But why did Marcus Smart go so Kristaps Porzingis could arrive?
“He was already good, but he just took another step.”
theathletic.com/4634583/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/BZieIbuAWU – 9:43 AM
With the clock about to strike midnight & the fantasy of catching a unicorn rapidly fading, Brad Stevens made the ultimate sacrifice.
But why did Marcus Smart go so Kristaps Porzingis could arrive?
“He was already good, but he just took another step.”
theathletic.com/4634583/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/BZieIbuAWU – 9:43 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have officially announced the Kristaps Porzingis trade. That caps a relatively brief but memorable stint in D.C. for the Unicorn, who had a career year and was arguably their best big man in a very long time. – 3:22 AM
The Wizards have officially announced the Kristaps Porzingis trade. That caps a relatively brief but memorable stint in D.C. for the Unicorn, who had a career year and was arguably their best big man in a very long time. – 3:22 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Brad Stevens on Porzingis-Smart trade:
“I thought that we needed to balance our roster and make sure that we looked at the best ways to do that. And that meant that we were going to likely lose a really, really, really good player.”
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/brad-ste… – 3:07 AM
Brad Stevens on Porzingis-Smart trade:
“I thought that we needed to balance our roster and make sure that we looked at the best ways to do that. And that meant that we were going to likely lose a really, really, really good player.”
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/brad-ste… – 3:07 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Boston’s official haul for Marcus Smart …
• Kristaps Porzingis
• Jordan Walsh
• 2024 R1 pick (GSW, top-4 protected)
• 2024 R2 pick (DAL)
• 2025 R2 pick (best of DET, GSW or WAS)
• 2026 R2 pick (best of MIN, NOP, NYK or POR)
• 2027 R2 pick (ATL) – 2:47 AM
Boston’s official haul for Marcus Smart …
• Kristaps Porzingis
• Jordan Walsh
• 2024 R1 pick (GSW, top-4 protected)
• 2024 R2 pick (DAL)
• 2025 R2 pick (best of DET, GSW or WAS)
• 2026 R2 pick (best of MIN, NOP, NYK or POR)
• 2027 R2 pick (ATL) – 2:47 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics officially announce Smart-Porzingis trade in press release
Brad Stevens thanks Marcus Smart: pic.twitter.com/Tm5hHWDZIz – 2:08 AM
Celtics officially announce Smart-Porzingis trade in press release
Brad Stevens thanks Marcus Smart: pic.twitter.com/Tm5hHWDZIz – 2:08 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis signing an extension with the Celtics: “We hope so. See how that stuff works itself out. He’s a guy that we think can certainly can be a really good player. He’s been a really good player thus far.” – 2:05 AM
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis signing an extension with the Celtics: “We hope so. See how that stuff works itself out. He’s a guy that we think can certainly can be a really good player. He’s been a really good player thus far.” – 2:05 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Could Stevens see Porzingis extending in Boston?
We hope so pic.twitter.com/OJRIog2XQ3 – 2:05 AM
Could Stevens see Porzingis extending in Boston?
We hope so pic.twitter.com/OJRIog2XQ3 – 2:05 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Stevens points to the #Celtics’ collective leadership being able to account for what they’re losing in Smart there. Said Porzingis joins understanding that this is an accomplished group, and it’s not always best to enter a new locker room as a loud voice. – 2:03 AM
Stevens points to the #Celtics’ collective leadership being able to account for what they’re losing in Smart there. Said Porzingis joins understanding that this is an accomplished group, and it’s not always best to enter a new locker room as a loud voice. – 2:03 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis: “He brings a lot to our team. You can envision, as I can envision, some of the lineups we can put out there size-wise right now is pretty intriguing – and not without losing any skill at all. And that’s a good thing.” – 1:54 AM
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis: “He brings a lot to our team. You can envision, as I can envision, some of the lineups we can put out there size-wise right now is pretty intriguing – and not without losing any skill at all. And that’s a good thing.” – 1:54 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s a super-skilled basketball player. We didn’t post a ton this year, but to be able to throw the ball in the post and shoot over a switch…is a big deal.” – 1:54 AM
Brad Stevens on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s a super-skilled basketball player. We didn’t post a ton this year, but to be able to throw the ball in the post and shoot over a switch…is a big deal.” – 1:54 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Stevens said Porzingis will allow Cs to play big and long. Said he can play with either Horford or Williams or as the “standalone” center. Stevens believes Porzingis has gotten better and better, is a deterrent at the rim and “super skilled.” Mentioned post ups as one new layer. – 1:54 AM
Stevens said Porzingis will allow Cs to play big and long. Said he can play with either Horford or Williams or as the “standalone” center. Stevens believes Porzingis has gotten better and better, is a deterrent at the rim and “super skilled.” Mentioned post ups as one new layer. – 1:54 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Brad Stevens calls Porzingis a “deterrent at the rim” pic.twitter.com/alGD6w4IT1 – 1:54 AM
Brad Stevens calls Porzingis a “deterrent at the rim” pic.twitter.com/alGD6w4IT1 – 1:54 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Stevens: Kristaps can play with any combination of our players … He can play defensively the way we want to – 1:54 AM
Stevens: Kristaps can play with any combination of our players … He can play defensively the way we want to – 1:54 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens: “Kristaps can play with any combination of our players. … He has just gotten better and better and better. You see what he was doing this year.” – 1:53 AM
Brad Stevens: “Kristaps can play with any combination of our players. … He has just gotten better and better and better. You see what he was doing this year.” – 1:53 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brad Stevens is here. I believe he’ll address the Kristaps Porzingis trade. – 1:46 AM
Brad Stevens is here. I believe he’ll address the Kristaps Porzingis trade. – 1:46 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
BOS flips 35 pick for 25 in Porzingis-Smart deal
Then C’s flip 25 to DET for 31 & 2 future 2nds
Then C’s flip 31 to CHA for 34 & 39
Then C’s flip 34 to SAC for 38 & a future 2nd
C’s get Jordan Walsh at 38, trade 39 for a future 2nd
C’s end w/ Walsh & 4 future 2nds – 12:01 AM
BOS flips 35 pick for 25 in Porzingis-Smart deal
Then C’s flip 25 to DET for 31 & 2 future 2nds
Then C’s flip 31 to CHA for 34 & 39
Then C’s flip 34 to SAC for 38 & a future 2nd
C’s get Jordan Walsh at 38, trade 39 for a future 2nd
C’s end w/ Walsh & 4 future 2nds – 12:01 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Boston swapped No. 35 for No. 25 pick as part of Porzingis-Smart deal
Tonight C’s flip 25 to DET for 31 and future 2nds
Then C’s flip 31 to CHA for 34 and 39
NOW C’s are flipping 34 to SAC for 38 and a future 2nd
So C’s have 38, 39, and three future 2nds – 11:33 PM
Boston swapped No. 35 for No. 25 pick as part of Porzingis-Smart deal
Tonight C’s flip 25 to DET for 31 and future 2nds
Then C’s flip 31 to CHA for 34 and 39
NOW C’s are flipping 34 to SAC for 38 and a future 2nd
So C’s have 38, 39, and three future 2nds – 11:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Boston entered the draft with the No. 25 pick thanks to the Smart-Porzingis deal
Then the C’s swapped No. 25 for the No. 31 pick and future second rounders from DET.
Now Boston has flipped the No. 31 pick to CHA for the No. 34 and No. 39 picks tonight:
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/22/cel… – 11:25 PM
Boston entered the draft with the No. 25 pick thanks to the Smart-Porzingis deal
Then the C’s swapped No. 25 for the No. 31 pick and future second rounders from DET.
Now Boston has flipped the No. 31 pick to CHA for the No. 34 and No. 39 picks tonight:
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/22/cel… – 11:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA trades: Assessing Chris Paul-Jordan Poole, Marcus Smart-Kristaps Porzingis deals and more for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3Pom7AF pic.twitter.com/CFIIN6wM0g – 10:25 PM
NBA trades: Assessing Chris Paul-Jordan Poole, Marcus Smart-Kristaps Porzingis deals and more for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3Pom7AF pic.twitter.com/CFIIN6wM0g – 10:25 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on @smart_MS3, Kristaps Porzingis, @MalcolmBrogdon7, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
New today from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 8:03 PM
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on @smart_MS3, Kristaps Porzingis, @MalcolmBrogdon7, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
New today from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 8:03 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
“You can’t win a championship with Marcus Smart.”
@AdamSchein shares his thoughts on Boston trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. pic.twitter.com/a3snGwrx5w – 6:33 PM
“You can’t win a championship with Marcus Smart.”
@AdamSchein shares his thoughts on Boston trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. pic.twitter.com/a3snGwrx5w – 6:33 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Wizards haul for Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis is actually great:
Jordan Poole
Tyus Jones
Landry Shamet
8 second round picks
4 first round swaps
1 protected first
Poole will get a ton of opportunity, and probably be a Most Improved candidate. – 6:05 PM
The Wizards haul for Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis is actually great:
Jordan Poole
Tyus Jones
Landry Shamet
8 second round picks
4 first round swaps
1 protected first
Poole will get a ton of opportunity, and probably be a Most Improved candidate. – 6:05 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA : If you’re wondering why Chris Paul and Marcus Smart could bring back firsts when Beal and Porzingis didn’t, look at the contracts. It’s always about the contracts:
theathletic.com/4633121/2023/0… – 5:13 PM
New for @TheAthleticNBA : If you’re wondering why Chris Paul and Marcus Smart could bring back firsts when Beal and Porzingis didn’t, look at the contracts. It’s always about the contracts:
theathletic.com/4633121/2023/0… – 5:13 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… – 5:08 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… – 5:08 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
For Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Chris Paul, the Wizards got one first-round pick, protected in 2030
For Marcus Smart, the Celtics got two first-round picks, in tonight’s draft and in 2024 – 3:57 PM
For Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Chris Paul, the Wizards got one first-round pick, protected in 2030
For Marcus Smart, the Celtics got two first-round picks, in tonight’s draft and in 2024 – 3:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Woo buddy. Wizards shut me up. Turning Bradley Beal into Jordan Poole, 6 second-rounders and 4 first-round pick swaps, while also getting Tyus Jones in a separate deal for KP, is not nearly as bad a return as we thought it was 24 hours ago – 3:42 PM
Woo buddy. Wizards shut me up. Turning Bradley Beal into Jordan Poole, 6 second-rounders and 4 first-round pick swaps, while also getting Tyus Jones in a separate deal for KP, is not nearly as bad a return as we thought it was 24 hours ago – 3:42 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Poole AND a pick? After Wizards couldn’t get a first rounder for either Beal or KP? – 3:23 PM
Poole AND a pick? After Wizards couldn’t get a first rounder for either Beal or KP? – 3:23 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Did Celts get better as a result of Porzingis-Smart trade! Maybe. One thing’s certain; they got a lot softer. – 2:29 PM
Did Celts get better as a result of Porzingis-Smart trade! Maybe. One thing’s certain; they got a lot softer. – 2:29 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis, Malcolm Brogdon, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
New from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 2:24 PM
As we await further moves by the @Celtics, here are 9 thoughts on Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis, Malcolm Brogdon, financially beneficial timing for Jaylen Brown and a Tony Allen echo from the past.
New from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3phVv9Q – 2:24 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 12:36 PM
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 12:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – some quick thoughts on the Porzingis-Smart-Jones trade between Wizards, Grizzlies, and Celtics. Why it makes sense for everyone, and how Celtics could walk away with best player and two firsts:
theathletic.com/4632103/2023/0… – 12:17 PM
New for @TheAthleticNBA – some quick thoughts on the Porzingis-Smart-Jones trade between Wizards, Grizzlies, and Celtics. Why it makes sense for everyone, and how Celtics could walk away with best player and two firsts:
theathletic.com/4632103/2023/0… – 12:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE: Celtics Trade Marcus Smart, Acquire Kristaps Porzingis | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:15 PM
LIVE: Celtics Trade Marcus Smart, Acquire Kristaps Porzingis | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:15 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… – 11:48 AM
ASK IRA: Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… – 11:48 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Brian Scalabrine reacts to last night’s blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis pic.twitter.com/XrQODAIb7s – 11:42 AM
Brian Scalabrine reacts to last night’s blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis pic.twitter.com/XrQODAIb7s – 11:42 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
New @Ringer: A long look at the Celtics-Grizzlies-Wizards trade. How Porzingis complements and changes what Boston is, all the ways Smart enhances Memphis, and a whole lot more: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:41 AM
New @Ringer: A long look at the Celtics-Grizzlies-Wizards trade. How Porzingis complements and changes what Boston is, all the ways Smart enhances Memphis, and a whole lot more: theringer.com/nba/2023/6/22/… – 11:41 AM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Breaking down the Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis trade. From a basketball standpoint, pretty good. But throw in all the intangibles, then it gets cloudy. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:39 AM
Breaking down the Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis trade. From a basketball standpoint, pretty good. But throw in all the intangibles, then it gets cloudy. masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:39 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🚨Instant Reaction🚨
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola his thought’s on last night’s Blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/V4rKVTBRNL – 11:12 AM
🚨Instant Reaction🚨
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola his thought’s on last night’s Blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/V4rKVTBRNL – 11:12 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Final pre-draft notebook @YahooSports is live, unpacking news and notes from last night’s Kristaps Porzingis-Marcus Smart-Tyus Jones trade, plus details on Paul George, De’Andre Hunter, Pascal Siakam, the Pacers, Hawks, Lakers and more: sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-draft… – 11:05 AM
Final pre-draft notebook @YahooSports is live, unpacking news and notes from last night’s Kristaps Porzingis-Marcus Smart-Tyus Jones trade, plus details on Paul George, De’Andre Hunter, Pascal Siakam, the Pacers, Hawks, Lakers and more: sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-draft… – 11:05 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/2kGZ8kx2Tu – 10:33 AM
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/2kGZ8kx2Tu – 10:33 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Marcus Smart podcast. (And Kristaps Porzingis too, but mostly Smart.) open.spotify.com/episode/3JaUiv… – 10:29 AM
The Marcus Smart podcast. (And Kristaps Porzingis too, but mostly Smart.) open.spotify.com/episode/3JaUiv… – 10:29 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
One thing we know for certain, Porzingis is going to have to change his number. No one is ever again wearing 6 in BOS. In fact, the only permutation that works is 51. 15 Tom Heinsohn, 24 Sam Jones. 33 Larry Bird. 42 Al Horford (Not retired). Does he go with that or with 66? – 10:26 AM
One thing we know for certain, Porzingis is going to have to change his number. No one is ever again wearing 6 in BOS. In fact, the only permutation that works is 51. 15 Tom Heinsohn, 24 Sam Jones. 33 Larry Bird. 42 Al Horford (Not retired). Does he go with that or with 66? – 10:26 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Kristaps Porzingis averaged 23.2/8.4/2.7 last season on .559/.385/.851 shooting and rated as the 18th-best player in the league by EPM. He’s 27. How did the Wizards not get a first for him …. or Bradley Beal? – 10:09 AM
Kristaps Porzingis averaged 23.2/8.4/2.7 last season on .559/.385/.851 shooting and rated as the 18th-best player in the league by EPM. He’s 27. How did the Wizards not get a first for him …. or Bradley Beal? – 10:09 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Glass half full:
A White/Brown/Tatum/Porzingis/Rob starting core could be a defensive monster with a lot of offensive juice
Brogdon/Hauser/Horford off the bench ain’t too shabby either. Plus maybe JD
Grant S&T still looms, plus new draft capital means more moves to come – 10:02 AM
Glass half full:
A White/Brown/Tatum/Porzingis/Rob starting core could be a defensive monster with a lot of offensive juice
Brogdon/Hauser/Horford off the bench ain’t too shabby either. Plus maybe JD
Grant S&T still looms, plus new draft capital means more moves to come – 10:02 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
People are talking, talking about Kristaps: youtube.com/watch?v=fi1bqm… – 10:00 AM
People are talking, talking about Kristaps: youtube.com/watch?v=fi1bqm… – 10:00 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/g8yMGc4ezE – 9:37 AM
Two new Dunc’d On Prime episodes overnight with @DannyLeroux:
Porzingis Drama; Draft Board; UTA Offseason
The Smart/Porzingis Trade
Our draft boards:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm/posts/nates-to…
Subscribe with our Mock Offseason Sale:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/g8yMGc4ezE – 9:37 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
My grades for the Porzingis trade and thoughts on how he fits with the Celtics:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/kr… – 9:08 AM
My grades for the Porzingis trade and thoughts on how he fits with the Celtics:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/kr… – 9:08 AM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
In agreeing to trade Kristaps Porziņģis, the plans and methods of the Washington Wizards’ new leaders became clear. Here’s my story for @TheAthleticNBA on the patterns that are emerging from the Michael Winger-led front office.
theathletic.com/4630916/2023/0… – 9:05 AM
In agreeing to trade Kristaps Porziņģis, the plans and methods of the Washington Wizards’ new leaders became clear. Here’s my story for @TheAthleticNBA on the patterns that are emerging from the Michael Winger-led front office.
theathletic.com/4630916/2023/0… – 9:05 AM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Good morning. Kristaps Porzingis is a Celtic (after a bit of drama) washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/06… – 8:56 AM
Good morning. Kristaps Porzingis is a Celtic (after a bit of drama) washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/06… – 8:56 AM
Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
It turns out my wife doesn’t want to talk about Kristaps Porzingis immediately after waking up. – 8:50 AM
It turns out my wife doesn’t want to talk about Kristaps Porzingis immediately after waking up. – 8:50 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola his thought’s on last night’s Blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis
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📺app.link.nba.com/Sirius-2 pic.twitter.com/PfsUYhOZDm – 8:36 AM
🚨Instant Reaction🚨
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola his thought’s on last night’s Blockbuster trade that included the Celtics moving Marcus Smart and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis
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📺app.link.nba.com/Sirius-2 pic.twitter.com/PfsUYhOZDm – 8:36 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Maybe a new nickname for Kristaps Porzingis, but maybe not. pic.twitter.com/Qa9HMm7xry – 8:34 AM
Maybe a new nickname for Kristaps Porzingis, but maybe not. pic.twitter.com/Qa9HMm7xry – 8:34 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… Plus: Will Heat pick be a keeper? Is it time to move up? – 8:24 AM
Does Celtics’ move for Kristaps Porzingis put further heat on the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/22/ask… Plus: Will Heat pick be a keeper? Is it time to move up? – 8:24 AM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
Just waiting for @RealTMoneyMedia to drop Memphis getting a “Smart” er star at point guard in the 3-team deal with Boston (Porzingis) and Washington (Tyus Jones). Celtics didn’t need Smart, so I guess a part-time big man makes some sense for them. Feel bad for Jones… – 8:12 AM
Just waiting for @RealTMoneyMedia to drop Memphis getting a “Smart” er star at point guard in the 3-team deal with Boston (Porzingis) and Washington (Tyus Jones). Celtics didn’t need Smart, so I guess a part-time big man makes some sense for them. Feel bad for Jones… – 8:12 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: A league source tells MassLive the Celtics are far from done after trading for Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday night. A closer look at the revamped roster and what could be on the horizon after a surprise Marcus Smart deal masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 7:58 AM
New: A league source tells MassLive the Celtics are far from done after trading for Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday night. A closer look at the revamped roster and what could be on the horizon after a surprise Marcus Smart deal masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 7:58 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston theathletic.com/4629758/2023/0… – 7:21 AM
The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston theathletic.com/4629758/2023/0… – 7:21 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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Massive Overnight Trade!
🏀Kristaps Porzingis to Boston
🏀Marcus Smart to Memphis
🏀NBA Draft Tonight
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine begins now!
📻 Listen on the SXM App siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📺 Watch on the NBA App app.link.nba.com/Sirius-2 pic.twitter.com/0f0NZCQo4z – 7:02 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
I liked the deal a lot better when it was Brogdon for Porzingis. Not so much when it means tearing out the soul of the team. This is leaning into talent, not toughness, and I’m not sure that is the solution, even though I understand why it makes sense for basketball reasons. – 6:31 AM
I liked the deal a lot better when it was Brogdon for Porzingis. Not so much when it means tearing out the soul of the team. This is leaning into talent, not toughness, and I’m not sure that is the solution, even though I understand why it makes sense for basketball reasons. – 6:31 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Three teams agreed on a deal last night
Danilo Gallinari and Kristaps Porzingis switched teams:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:30 AM
Three teams agreed on a deal last night
Danilo Gallinari and Kristaps Porzingis switched teams:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:30 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics trade Marcus Smart to Wizards, get Kristaps Porzingis in three-team trade sportando.basketball/en/celtics-wiz… – 3:17 AM
Celtics trade Marcus Smart to Wizards, get Kristaps Porzingis in three-team trade sportando.basketball/en/celtics-wiz… – 3:17 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Looked up at one point midway through the season and Porzingis was 6th in 538’s RAPTOR model. Of any player. Had some ginormous performances during an unquestionably brilliant year. I get the desire to take him on in an effective dump. But can he keep it going? – 2:48 AM
Looked up at one point midway through the season and Porzingis was 6th in 538’s RAPTOR model. Of any player. Had some ginormous performances during an unquestionably brilliant year. I get the desire to take him on in an effective dump. But can he keep it going? – 2:48 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Do you believe this new potential Celtics BIG 3 can cause some damage in the NBA next season? 🫣
🇺🇸 Jaylen Brown
🇱🇻 Kristaps Porzingis
🇺🇸 Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/k5UNr5fpiJ – 2:45 AM
Do you believe this new potential Celtics BIG 3 can cause some damage in the NBA next season? 🫣
🇺🇸 Jaylen Brown
🇱🇻 Kristaps Porzingis
🇺🇸 Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/k5UNr5fpiJ – 2:45 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
🚨EMERGENCY BS POD🚨
@BillSimmons had me and @ryenarussillo on to discuss the Celtics/Wizards/Grizz deal. What KP adds, the loss of Smart’s heart, the upside for Memphis.
One note: Details came out while recording that the Wiz received #35 from the Celtics, who just have #25. – 2:43 AM
🚨EMERGENCY BS POD🚨
@BillSimmons had me and @ryenarussillo on to discuss the Celtics/Wizards/Grizz deal. What KP adds, the loss of Smart’s heart, the upside for Memphis.
One note: Details came out while recording that the Wiz received #35 from the Celtics, who just have #25. – 2:43 AM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
In agreeing to trade Kristaps Porziņģis, the Washington Wizards’ plans are becoming clear. Here’s my story for @TheAthleticNBA, along with a link to a sale offer for new subscribers to @TheAthletic.
theathletic.com/4630916/2023/0… – 2:28 AM
In agreeing to trade Kristaps Porziņģis, the Washington Wizards’ plans are becoming clear. Here’s my story for @TheAthleticNBA, along with a link to a sale offer for new subscribers to @TheAthletic.
theathletic.com/4630916/2023/0… – 2:28 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A breakdown on the stunning trade of Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis. @DannyLeroux and I get into every aspect of this crazy deal for all 3 teams. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/r1vJ4yoPk9 – 2:17 AM
A breakdown on the stunning trade of Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis. @DannyLeroux and I get into every aspect of this crazy deal for all 3 teams. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/r1vJ4yoPk9 – 2:17 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Celtics get Kristaps Porzingis, draft picks, in three-team deal centered around Marcus Smart bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/06/22/cel… – 2:02 AM
New on BSJ: Celtics get Kristaps Porzingis, draft picks, in three-team deal centered around Marcus Smart bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/06/22/cel… – 2:02 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
NBA Draft Day chaos is underway early. Full story on the Kristaps Porziņģis-to-Boston trade: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-draft-da… – 1:56 AM
NBA Draft Day chaos is underway early. Full story on the Kristaps Porziņģis-to-Boston trade: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-draft-da… – 1:56 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Just recorded with @DannyLeroux on the Smart/Porzingis trade. Up in about 30 mins I hope. – 1:52 AM
Just recorded with @DannyLeroux on the Smart/Porzingis trade. Up in about 30 mins I hope. – 1:52 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨
I caught up with @fastbreakbreak for the Celtics trade Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis WTF pod. We broke the deal down from every angle and tried to figure out why the hell the Celtics and not the Wizards got a first?!
spoti.fi/2OJXcHe – 1:50 AM
🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨
I caught up with @fastbreakbreak for the Celtics trade Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis WTF pod. We broke the deal down from every angle and tried to figure out why the hell the Celtics and not the Wizards got a first?!
spoti.fi/2OJXcHe – 1:50 AM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
Some quick refurbished thoughts on the Porzingis/Smart three-way trade:
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… – 1:24 AM
Some quick refurbished thoughts on the Porzingis/Smart three-way trade:
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… – 1:24 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think the Celtics are going to be awesome if they stay healthy. That’s just a bigger “if” than ever. Porzingis, Time Lord and Brogdon are all major durability question marks. I wish I had something deeper to say about that team but, yea, kind of boils down to health. – 1:23 AM
I think the Celtics are going to be awesome if they stay healthy. That’s just a bigger “if” than ever. Porzingis, Time Lord and Brogdon are all major durability question marks. I wish I had something deeper to say about that team but, yea, kind of boils down to health. – 1:23 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sources: Smart, Porzingis traded in 3-team deal – via @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:17 AM
Sources: Smart, Porzingis traded in 3-team deal – via @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:17 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Boston just landed Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks, but it cost the team Marcus Smart.
We don’t know all of the deets, but here’s my break-down of a surprising deal between the Celtics, Wizards, and Grizzlies.
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 1:12 AM
Boston just landed Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks, but it cost the team Marcus Smart.
We don’t know all of the deets, but here’s my break-down of a surprising deal between the Celtics, Wizards, and Grizzlies.
Via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 1:12 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Live talking #Celtics‘ Smart-Porzingis trade: youtube.com/watch?v=y2-WoE… – 1:08 AM
Live talking #Celtics‘ Smart-Porzingis trade: youtube.com/watch?v=y2-WoE… – 1:08 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Trading Marcus Smart and filler for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks is a coup for the Celtics if you’re playing 2k
In the real world, trading the heartbeat of the team for a one-year rental of a sketchy, injury-prone guy is a CHOICE – 1:00 AM
Trading Marcus Smart and filler for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks is a coup for the Celtics if you’re playing 2k
In the real world, trading the heartbeat of the team for a one-year rental of a sketchy, injury-prone guy is a CHOICE – 1:00 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE: Kristaps Porzingis TRADED to Celtics, Is Williams Out? | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:52 AM
LIVE: Kristaps Porzingis TRADED to Celtics, Is Williams Out? | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:52 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Right now it’s a 12.4M TPE from the Porzingis trade and a 5.3M TPE from the Beal trade, but you know Winger is scheming how to combine these two trades into one megadeal that produces a gigantic trade exception. – 12:51 AM
Right now it’s a 12.4M TPE from the Porzingis trade and a 5.3M TPE from the Beal trade, but you know Winger is scheming how to combine these two trades into one megadeal that produces a gigantic trade exception. – 12:51 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
D. White
Jaylen
Tatum
Horford
Porzingis
Pritchard?
Brogdon??
Hauser
Grant???
Rob
What even is this team?? – 12:51 AM
D. White
Jaylen
Tatum
Horford
Porzingis
Pritchard?
Brogdon??
Hauser
Grant???
Rob
What even is this team?? – 12:51 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards will get clowned for a meager direct return on Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle Kuzma but for the first time in a long time they have a direction
Still a lot of subsequent moves to be made and can take on bad contract(s) for future picks too now with cap space – 12:48 AM
Wizards will get clowned for a meager direct return on Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle Kuzma but for the first time in a long time they have a direction
Still a lot of subsequent moves to be made and can take on bad contract(s) for future picks too now with cap space – 12:48 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So lemme get this straight. You mean to tell me that the washington wizards traded Rui Hachimura, Brad Beal and Kristaps Porzingis within a four month span and didn’t get a single first round pick in return? – 12:41 AM
So lemme get this straight. You mean to tell me that the washington wizards traded Rui Hachimura, Brad Beal and Kristaps Porzingis within a four month span and didn’t get a single first round pick in return? – 12:41 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Woj pointed to the CBA. This move still costs Boston Grant, White will need an extension next year & Smart was signed at great value through ‘26. Porzingis needs a massive extension. I don’t get how this is a money saver. – 12:34 AM
Woj pointed to the CBA. This move still costs Boston Grant, White will need an extension next year & Smart was signed at great value through ‘26. Porzingis needs a massive extension. I don’t get how this is a money saver. – 12:34 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Per sources, here’s the full deal breakdown
Celtics get: Kristaps Porzingis, No. 25 pick in 2023 NBA Draft, 2024 Warriors first-round pick (top-4 protected)
Wizards get: Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, No. 35 pick in 2023 Draft
Grizzlies get: Marcus Smart – 12:33 AM
Per sources, here’s the full deal breakdown
Celtics get: Kristaps Porzingis, No. 25 pick in 2023 NBA Draft, 2024 Warriors first-round pick (top-4 protected)
Wizards get: Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, No. 35 pick in 2023 Draft
Grizzlies get: Marcus Smart – 12:33 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics are reportedly trading Marcus Smart to Memphis as part of a larger blockbuster to land Kristaps Porzingis
Via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/22/rep… – 12:28 AM
The Celtics are reportedly trading Marcus Smart to Memphis as part of a larger blockbuster to land Kristaps Porzingis
Via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/22/rep… – 12:28 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
I don’t understand how the Wizards couldn’t do better than that for Porzingis.
I love Smart in Memphis next to Morant and Bane.
KP to Boston is fine, I guess. – 12:23 AM
I don’t understand how the Wizards couldn’t do better than that for Porzingis.
I love Smart in Memphis next to Morant and Bane.
KP to Boston is fine, I guess. – 12:23 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
That Celtics-Wizards-Grizzlies trade is for sure something. Boston got Kristaps and two firsts for Smart? That is kinda staggering? – 12:19 AM
That Celtics-Wizards-Grizzlies trade is for sure something. Boston got Kristaps and two firsts for Smart? That is kinda staggering? – 12:19 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Connecting the dots, here’s the trade package involving the Celtics, Grizzlies and Wizards, per @wojespn and @AdamHimmelsbach:
Celtics = Kristaps Porzingis, No. 25 pick, 2024 1st via Warriors
Wizards = Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, No. 35 pick
Grizzlies = Marcus… – 12:18 AM
Connecting the dots, here’s the trade package involving the Celtics, Grizzlies and Wizards, per @wojespn and @AdamHimmelsbach:
Celtics = Kristaps Porzingis, No. 25 pick, 2024 1st via Warriors
Wizards = Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, No. 35 pick
Grizzlies = Marcus… – 12:18 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New from @SouichiTerada and I: Instant analysis on the Celtics pivoting to dealing Marcus Smart to pull off the Kristaps Porzingis trade masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:10 AM
New from @SouichiTerada and I: Instant analysis on the Celtics pivoting to dealing Marcus Smart to pull off the Kristaps Porzingis trade masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:10 AM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Out of the blue, and maybe for the Grizzlies too? Deal wouldn’t have happened exactly like this if the earlier Porzingis deal hadn’t fallen through.
If my math is right, the Jones/Smart straight swap can be done now, but couldn’t after the financial year changes. – 12:09 AM
Out of the blue, and maybe for the Grizzlies too? Deal wouldn’t have happened exactly like this if the earlier Porzingis deal hadn’t fallen through.
If my math is right, the Jones/Smart straight swap can be done now, but couldn’t after the financial year changes. – 12:09 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I like this version of the trade better for Boston, though I’m still definitely iffy on making a long-term commitment to Porzingis. I think Brogdon and White were both better than Smart last year, and getting the picks is obviously helpful. – 12:06 AM
I like this version of the trade better for Boston, though I’m still definitely iffy on making a long-term commitment to Porzingis. I think Brogdon and White were both better than Smart last year, and getting the picks is obviously helpful. – 12:06 AM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Celtics are still short $3.3M in a Marcus Smart and Danilo Gallinari package to match for Kristaps Porzingis. – 12:05 AM
Celtics are still short $3.3M in a Marcus Smart and Danilo Gallinari package to match for Kristaps Porzingis. – 12:05 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Source confirms Wizards will get Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies as part of the resurrected trade sending Kristaps Porziņģis to Boston and Marcus Smart to Memphis (@wojespn first). Washington gets one of the best backup PGs in the league. – 12:05 AM
Source confirms Wizards will get Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies as part of the resurrected trade sending Kristaps Porziņģis to Boston and Marcus Smart to Memphis (@wojespn first). Washington gets one of the best backup PGs in the league. – 12:05 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Soooooo … does the Wizards getting Tyus Jones in the new Kristaps deal indicate a concern that Anthony Black wasn’t gonna be there at 8? If not, does this change their approach if he is there at 8? – 12:05 AM
Soooooo … does the Wizards getting Tyus Jones in the new Kristaps deal indicate a concern that Anthony Black wasn’t gonna be there at 8? If not, does this change their approach if he is there at 8? – 12:05 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to a league source, the Celtics are sending Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Wizards in the Porzingis trade. – 12:05 AM
According to a league source, the Celtics are sending Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Wizards in the Porzingis trade. – 12:05 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to a league source, the Celtics are receiving two draft picks in the Porzingis deal. – 12:03 AM
According to a league source, the Celtics are receiving two draft picks in the Porzingis deal. – 12:03 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
A league source confirms that Marcus Smart is being sent to the Grizzlies in the revamped deal for Kristaps Porzingis. A stunner. – 12:02 AM
A league source confirms that Marcus Smart is being sent to the Grizzlies in the revamped deal for Kristaps Porzingis. A stunner. – 12:02 AM
Jason Walker @JasonWalkerNBA
Marcus Smart doesn’t seem like the fella Celtics fans wanted to see moved to make Kristaps happen. – 12:01 AM
Marcus Smart doesn’t seem like the fella Celtics fans wanted to see moved to make Kristaps happen. – 12:01 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
4.5 years after the Dillon Brooks MarShon Brooks fiasco, the Wizards pull off a 3-team trade with the Grizzlies to avoid disaster if Kristaps Porzingis walked into free agency – 11:58 PM
4.5 years after the Dillon Brooks MarShon Brooks fiasco, the Wizards pull off a 3-team trade with the Grizzlies to avoid disaster if Kristaps Porzingis walked into free agency – 11:58 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Woj is reporting that the Grizzlies are the new third team involved in the Kristaps Porzingis deal to Boston, and Tyus Jones is headed to Washington. Wow – 11:57 PM
Woj is reporting that the Grizzlies are the new third team involved in the Kristaps Porzingis deal to Boston, and Tyus Jones is headed to Washington. Wow – 11:57 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire the Washington Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis is opting into his $36M contract for 2023-2024 and getting his trade to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tRVEfI8nnI – 11:50 PM
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire the Washington Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis is opting into his $36M contract for 2023-2024 and getting his trade to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tRVEfI8nnI – 11:50 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
11:59 p.m. ET — Porzingis agrees to extend player option deadline to give Celtics/Wizards more time to explore trade talks
Midnight ET — Everyone on Twitter: “We stayed up late for this!?!” – 11:50 PM
11:59 p.m. ET — Porzingis agrees to extend player option deadline to give Celtics/Wizards more time to explore trade talks
Midnight ET — Everyone on Twitter: “We stayed up late for this!?!” – 11:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Updated story on the Porzingis deal falling apart now that the Clippers are out and how the Celtics can try to salvage the deal before Porzingis’ option deadline: theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 11:47 PM
Updated story on the Porzingis deal falling apart now that the Clippers are out and how the Celtics can try to salvage the deal before Porzingis’ option deadline: theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 11:47 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Imagine telling a Knicks fan in 2019 that 4 years later we’d be waiting 35 minutes to see if Kristaps Porzingis would opt into the last year of his contract w/ the Washington Wizards — and maybe be traded to the Boston Celtics, after playing somewhat briefly for the Mavericks? – 11:27 PM
Imagine telling a Knicks fan in 2019 that 4 years later we’d be waiting 35 minutes to see if Kristaps Porzingis would opt into the last year of his contract w/ the Washington Wizards — and maybe be traded to the Boston Celtics, after playing somewhat briefly for the Mavericks? – 11:27 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Can the Celtics find a taker or convince the Wizards they can still get a decent asset for Brogdon from someone else this season? If not, packaging asset with Brogdon/Gallinari to land Porzingis would be tougher to swallow from the Celtics side of things. – 11:13 PM
Can the Celtics find a taker or convince the Wizards they can still get a decent asset for Brogdon from someone else this season? If not, packaging asset with Brogdon/Gallinari to land Porzingis would be tougher to swallow from the Celtics side of things. – 11:13 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Boston has all of its future firsts available to trade, and reportedly thought they wouldn’t have to include any of them to get Porzingis. Now, the negotiation shifts. – 10:59 PM
Boston has all of its future firsts available to trade, and reportedly thought they wouldn’t have to include any of them to get Porzingis. Now, the negotiation shifts. – 10:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Those who remember the Hayward player option saga know that Porzingis can extend agree to extend the deadline past midnight. – 10:56 PM
Those who remember the Hayward player option saga know that Porzingis can extend agree to extend the deadline past midnight. – 10:56 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Michael Winger and Will Dawkins still have a chance to come out happy from a tough situation with future first(s) from the Celtics for Kristaps Porzingis and the Clippers being back in the market for Chris Paul (not sure they give up No. 30 though). – 10:56 PM
Michael Winger and Will Dawkins still have a chance to come out happy from a tough situation with future first(s) from the Celtics for Kristaps Porzingis and the Clippers being back in the market for Chris Paul (not sure they give up No. 30 though). – 10:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Clippers have reportedly pulled out of the Malcom Brogdon-Kristaps Porzingis deal thanks to injury concerns
Boston and Washington, meanwhile, will work toward getting a deal done by midnight tonight.
The latest, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/21/rep… – 10:52 PM
The Clippers have reportedly pulled out of the Malcom Brogdon-Kristaps Porzingis deal thanks to injury concerns
Boston and Washington, meanwhile, will work toward getting a deal done by midnight tonight.
The latest, via @TheCelticsWire
celticswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/21/rep… – 10:52 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Quick thoughts on the tricky situation the Celtics now face as they pursue Kristaps Porzingis after a three-team deal collapsed masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:51 PM
New: Quick thoughts on the tricky situation the Celtics now face as they pursue Kristaps Porzingis after a three-team deal collapsed masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:51 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Me following all these updates trying to figure out if I can still post this Porzingis podcast
youtube.com/watch?v=MWvevk… – 10:45 PM
Me following all these updates trying to figure out if I can still post this Porzingis podcast
youtube.com/watch?v=MWvevk… – 10:45 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Wonder if Porzingis/Wizards agree to push back his player option deadline amid this time crunch. – 10:43 PM
Wonder if Porzingis/Wizards agree to push back his player option deadline amid this time crunch. – 10:43 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Concerns raised by the Clippers about Malcolm Brogdon’s injury status, league sources say, led to the collapse of the three-team trade expected to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston before midnight tonight.
A direct Wizards/Celtics deal has not been ruled out.
More NBA from me: – 10:35 PM
Concerns raised by the Clippers about Malcolm Brogdon’s injury status, league sources say, led to the collapse of the three-team trade expected to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston before midnight tonight.
A direct Wizards/Celtics deal has not been ruled out.
More NBA from me: – 10:35 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Wizards are still working on ways to get Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics in an opt-in and trade scenario, but it won’t be in a three-way with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis still has the ability to decline his $36 million player option and become a free agent. – 10:32 PM
The Wizards are still working on ways to get Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics in an opt-in and trade scenario, but it won’t be in a three-way with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis still has the ability to decline his $36 million player option and become a free agent. – 10:32 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Dice Woj que el traspaso tripartito que hubiese enviado a Kristaps Porzingis no se concretó. Hoy el letón tenía que optar por una temporada más para comenzar el procedimiento del canje. Aspiraba a una extensión.
Nos enteraremos de lo que trancó este dominó. pic.twitter.com/nXvTORLU1o – 10:28 PM
Dice Woj que el traspaso tripartito que hubiese enviado a Kristaps Porzingis no se concretó. Hoy el letón tenía que optar por una temporada más para comenzar el procedimiento del canje. Aspiraba a una extensión.
Nos enteraremos de lo que trancó este dominó. pic.twitter.com/nXvTORLU1o – 10:28 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Definitely didn’t just spend my night writing a Kristaps Porzingis column. Only an idiot would do something like that. – 10:27 PM
Definitely didn’t just spend my night writing a Kristaps Porzingis column. Only an idiot would do something like that. – 10:27 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Wow. Maybe BOS didn’t want to do an extension? We’ll see if Porzingis opted in/out shortly. – 10:25 PM
Wow. Maybe BOS didn’t want to do an extension? We’ll see if Porzingis opted in/out shortly. – 10:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Kristaps Porzingis arrives as a calculated risk to the #Celtics. He’ll undoubtedly solidify the front court when healthy, but long term questions remain about the sustainability of the roster:
clnsmedia.com/celtics-and-wi… – 9:05 PM
NEW @CLNSMedia — Kristaps Porzingis arrives as a calculated risk to the #Celtics. He’ll undoubtedly solidify the front court when healthy, but long term questions remain about the sustainability of the roster:
clnsmedia.com/celtics-and-wi… – 9:05 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
If the Porzingis trade goes thru, Tatum will no longer be able call himself the 2nd-tallest player on the Celtics, which he liked to randomly point out every now and then – 8:45 PM
If the Porzingis trade goes thru, Tatum will no longer be able call himself the 2nd-tallest player on the Celtics, which he liked to randomly point out every now and then – 8:45 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Story on @hoopshype: I analyzed what we know so far of the Kristaps Porzingis trade for the Celtics, Wizards, and Clippers.
hoopshype.com/lists/kristaps… – 7:24 PM
Story on @hoopshype: I analyzed what we know so far of the Kristaps Porzingis trade for the Celtics, Wizards, and Clippers.
hoopshype.com/lists/kristaps… – 7:24 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kristaps Porzingis trade grades: Blockbuster looks questionable for all parties involved
by @SamQuinnCBS
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 7:02 PM
Kristaps Porzingis trade grades: Blockbuster looks questionable for all parties involved
by @SamQuinnCBS
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 7:02 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Porzingis is better on the defensive end than (some of) you think, and has been throughout his career. T-18th out of 55 PF/Cs in defensive RAPTOR last season per fivethirtyeight.com. Will help on a team as locked in defensively as the Cs usually are. – 6:12 PM
Porzingis is better on the defensive end than (some of) you think, and has been throughout his career. T-18th out of 55 PF/Cs in defensive RAPTOR last season per fivethirtyeight.com. Will help on a team as locked in defensively as the Cs usually are. – 6:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
FWIW – I mentioned Porzingis as an option to @Jimmy_Toscano on Monday and we both shrugged. Wasn’t our favorite name. I do like the premise of using Brogdon’s $ to improve though, and it didn’t cost a pick
youtube.com/live/qkPJFJzgx… pic.twitter.com/n8jCrk8GjL – 6:05 PM
FWIW – I mentioned Porzingis as an option to @Jimmy_Toscano on Monday and we both shrugged. Wasn’t our favorite name. I do like the premise of using Brogdon’s $ to improve though, and it didn’t cost a pick
youtube.com/live/qkPJFJzgx… pic.twitter.com/n8jCrk8GjL – 6:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics trading for Kristaps Porzingis on #WorldGiraffeDay is the best part of the deal 🦒 – 6:01 PM
The Celtics trading for Kristaps Porzingis on #WorldGiraffeDay is the best part of the deal 🦒 – 6:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Swapping Porzingis for Brogdon and Gallo is a win for Boston.
Swapping Porzingis for Brogdon and Gallo AND losing Grant Williams … I don’t know.
Williams struggled in the second half of the season but he’s a versatile defender who proved he *could* be a reliable shooter.… – 5:59 PM
Swapping Porzingis for Brogdon and Gallo is a win for Boston.
Swapping Porzingis for Brogdon and Gallo AND losing Grant Williams … I don’t know.
Williams struggled in the second half of the season but he’s a versatile defender who proved he *could* be a reliable shooter.… – 5:59 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Here’s a picture of Ricky Bobby covered in mud from this weekend while we wait for the Porzingis trade to break pic.twitter.com/PjQhq9gZqr – 5:51 PM
Here’s a picture of Ricky Bobby covered in mud from this weekend while we wait for the Porzingis trade to break pic.twitter.com/PjQhq9gZqr – 5:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Celtics, Clippers, Wizards nearing trade that brings Porzingis to Boston
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/06/21/rep… – 5:39 PM
Report: Celtics, Clippers, Wizards nearing trade that brings Porzingis to Boston
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/06/21/rep… – 5:39 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: It appears Danilo Gallinari’s time in Boston is coming to an end if the Kristaps Porzingis deal gets done masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 5:36 PM
New: It appears Danilo Gallinari’s time in Boston is coming to an end if the Kristaps Porzingis deal gets done masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 5:36 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Wizards turning Beal and Porzingis into *checks notes* nothing at all is pretty wild – 5:30 PM
The Wizards turning Beal and Porzingis into *checks notes* nothing at all is pretty wild – 5:30 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A simple, positive outlook on the Porzingis trade for Boston:
Kristaps Porzingis averaged nearly as many points (23.2) as Al Horford, Robert Williams and Grant Williams combined last season (25.9). This fundamentally changes their offense in bigger ways than “KP shoots 3’s.” – 5:30 PM
A simple, positive outlook on the Porzingis trade for Boston:
Kristaps Porzingis averaged nearly as many points (23.2) as Al Horford, Robert Williams and Grant Williams combined last season (25.9). This fundamentally changes their offense in bigger ways than “KP shoots 3’s.” – 5:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
I think other teams in the East inner circle of contenders should look at the Celtics getting Porzingis as an obvious upgrade in talent but a move that beats around the bush of their main problem.
Who is the ball-handler you trust to set that offense up in the playoffs? – 5:19 PM
I think other teams in the East inner circle of contenders should look at the Celtics getting Porzingis as an obvious upgrade in talent but a move that beats around the bush of their main problem.
Who is the ball-handler you trust to set that offense up in the playoffs? – 5:19 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis was an incredibly nice guy to me always helping with any request, wish him nothing but the best in the future pic.twitter.com/QwUXLzdFfi – 5:17 PM
Kristaps Porzingis was an incredibly nice guy to me always helping with any request, wish him nothing but the best in the future pic.twitter.com/QwUXLzdFfi – 5:17 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
The more I think about this trade, the more I like it for the Celtics.
Porzingis is capable of being the No. 2 scorer on many nights. He also gives Boston rim protection for when Robert Williams is hurt, and can pull other bigs away from the basket.
Also a pretty good passer. – 5:16 PM
The more I think about this trade, the more I like it for the Celtics.
Porzingis is capable of being the No. 2 scorer on many nights. He also gives Boston rim protection for when Robert Williams is hurt, and can pull other bigs away from the basket.
Also a pretty good passer. – 5:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Ironically, the team I would’ve liked Washington to trade Porzingis to was Phoenix. Built-in chemistry with Beal, and the best way to attack Jokic defensively is going five-out. An Ayton-KP swap would’ve made some sense for Phoenix, but wouldn’t really make sense for the Wiz. – 5:13 PM
Ironically, the team I would’ve liked Washington to trade Porzingis to was Phoenix. Built-in chemistry with Beal, and the best way to attack Jokic defensively is going five-out. An Ayton-KP swap would’ve made some sense for Phoenix, but wouldn’t really make sense for the Wiz. – 5:13 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Celtics added a huge piece for another championship run, but at the same time, they lost an important piece of their core. If Porzingis continues at a very high level, the Celtics will be the main contenders for the championship. #Celtics #NBATwitter – 5:12 PM
Celtics added a huge piece for another championship run, but at the same time, they lost an important piece of their core. If Porzingis continues at a very high level, the Celtics will be the main contenders for the championship. #Celtics #NBATwitter – 5:12 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
I sat down with Kristaps Porzingis back in December, the first time he was really happy/healthy since early NYK days. If he can stay available, Porzingis sounded ready to contribute to a bonafide contender. Cool he’ll have the chance to in Boston: sports.yahoo.com/kristaps-porzi… – 5:09 PM
I sat down with Kristaps Porzingis back in December, the first time he was really happy/healthy since early NYK days. If he can stay available, Porzingis sounded ready to contribute to a bonafide contender. Cool he’ll have the chance to in Boston: sports.yahoo.com/kristaps-porzi… – 5:09 PM
Scott Cacciola @ScottCacciola
Kristaps Porzingis is in the news? I once wrote about his endorsement deal with a NJ-based mattress manufacturer, which made him a big one: nytimes.com/2015/12/22/spo… – 5:08 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is in the news? I once wrote about his endorsement deal with a NJ-based mattress manufacturer, which made him a big one: nytimes.com/2015/12/22/spo… – 5:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Given what we know so far about the trade, Boston’s Guards/Wings/Bigs depth chart would look something like this next year:
White
Smart
Pritchard
Davison
Brown
Tatum
Hauser
Porzingis
R. Williams
Horford
Kornet – 5:07 PM
Given what we know so far about the trade, Boston’s Guards/Wings/Bigs depth chart would look something like this next year:
White
Smart
Pritchard
Davison
Brown
Tatum
Hauser
Porzingis
R. Williams
Horford
Kornet – 5:07 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Danilo Gallinari is being included in the Kristaps Porzingis trade and will be heading to the Wizards
pic.twitter.com/b1iPEyNHcG – 5:07 PM
Danilo Gallinari is being included in the Kristaps Porzingis trade and will be heading to the Wizards
pic.twitter.com/b1iPEyNHcG – 5:07 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Danilo Gallinari is being included in the Kristaps Porzingis trade and will heading to the Wizards pic.twitter.com/Dds1cvw2m5 – 5:05 PM
Danilo Gallinari is being included in the Kristaps Porzingis trade and will heading to the Wizards
pic.twitter.com/Dds1cvw2m5 – 5:05 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The three-team deal to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston is likewise expected to lead to a July contract extension for Porzingis beyond next season’s $36 million player option, league sources say.
Today was the deadline to invoke the option.
More NBA: marcstein.substack.com – 5:05 PM
The three-team deal to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston is likewise expected to lead to a July contract extension for Porzingis beyond next season’s $36 million player option, league sources say.
Today was the deadline to invoke the option.
More NBA: marcstein.substack.com – 5:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Kristaps Porzingis experience for Washington overall was pretty positive!
Traded two bad contracts for him, got 1.5 solid years, then flipped him for one bad contract and a first-round pick. Not too shabby even if they shouldn’t just tanked that entire time. – 5:04 PM
The Kristaps Porzingis experience for Washington overall was pretty positive!
Traded two bad contracts for him, got 1.5 solid years, then flipped him for one bad contract and a first-round pick. Not too shabby even if they shouldn’t just tanked that entire time. – 5:04 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
KRISTAPS PORZINGIS:
– Much better than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much younger than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much unicornier than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much cheaper to acquire in trade than Malcolm Brogdon even in a trade that also features Malcolm Brogdon – 5:04 PM
KRISTAPS PORZINGIS:
– Much better than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much younger than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much unicornier than Malcolm Brogdon
– Much cheaper to acquire in trade than Malcolm Brogdon even in a trade that also features Malcolm Brogdon
– 5:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
If this trade means Grant’s time is coming to an end, then I wonder if that means an extension for Porzingis – 5:03 PM
If this trade means Grant’s time is coming to an end, then I wonder if that means an extension for Porzingis – 5:03 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Porzingis, Tatum, and Brown have similar shot profiles and all had usage rates of 27+ last season
Figuring out the geography for all of this will be a really intriguing challenge pic.twitter.com/mrPAA1pnF5 – 5:01 PM
Porzingis, Tatum, and Brown have similar shot profiles and all had usage rates of 27+ last season
Figuring out the geography for all of this will be a really intriguing challenge pic.twitter.com/mrPAA1pnF5 – 5:01 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
A Grant Williams sign-and-trade is still a possibility in the wake of a potential Porzingis deal per a league source. Look for the team to keep their options open with him as a restricted free agent with a qualifying offer next week. – 4:58 PM
A Grant Williams sign-and-trade is still a possibility in the wake of a potential Porzingis deal per a league source. Look for the team to keep their options open with him as a restricted free agent with a qualifying offer next week. – 4:58 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Boston Celtics will be $8M below the second tax apron with 12 players after acquiring Kristaps Porzingis.
If Grant Williams doesn’t return, they still have enough flexibility to use the $5M tax MLE. Re-signing him would take them over the second apron, eliminating the MLE. – 4:57 PM
The Boston Celtics will be $8M below the second tax apron with 12 players after acquiring Kristaps Porzingis.
If Grant Williams doesn’t return, they still have enough flexibility to use the $5M tax MLE. Re-signing him would take them over the second apron, eliminating the MLE. – 4:57 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Wizards traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis for Amir Coffey and a chance at Dariq Whitehead. – 4:55 PM
Wizards traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis for Amir Coffey and a chance at Dariq Whitehead. – 4:55 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics land Porzingis in 3-team trade
sportando.basketball/en/celtics-lan… – 4:54 PM
Celtics land Porzingis in 3-team trade
sportando.basketball/en/celtics-lan… – 4:54 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Obviously because of the contracts, but Kristaps Porzingis netting more first round picks than Bradley Beal is wild. – 4:52 PM
Obviously because of the contracts, but Kristaps Porzingis netting more first round picks than Bradley Beal is wild. – 4:52 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
There was plenty of talk around the league about Boston looking to package Payton Pritchard and No. 35 to get into the first round. But one source insisted Celtics were prioritizing ways to trade Malcolm Brogdon for a big swing. Boston adding Kristaps Porzingis certainly counts. – 4:51 PM
There was plenty of talk around the league about Boston looking to package Payton Pritchard and No. 35 to get into the first round. But one source insisted Celtics were prioritizing ways to trade Malcolm Brogdon for a big swing. Boston adding Kristaps Porzingis certainly counts. – 4:51 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to multiple league sources, the completion of the Porzingis deal would likely mean that Grant Williams’s time in Boston has come to an end. – 4:49 PM
According to multiple league sources, the completion of the Porzingis deal would likely mean that Grant Williams’s time in Boston has come to an end. – 4:49 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The Celtics are working on a trade to acquire the Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal that sends Malcolm Brogdon to Clippers. LA would be sending Marcus Morris, Amir Coffey and 30th pick to Washington. Sides still have more work to do on an agreement. – 4:48 PM
ESPN Sources: The Celtics are working on a trade to acquire the Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal that sends Malcolm Brogdon to Clippers. LA would be sending Marcus Morris, Amir Coffey and 30th pick to Washington. Sides still have more work to do on an agreement. – 4:48 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kristaps Porzingis close to joining the Boston Celtics
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:47 PM
Kristaps Porzingis close to joining the Boston Celtics
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:47 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Wizards got *a* first-rounder in the Porzingis deal and that’s one more than they got in the Beal deal. – 4:45 PM
The Wizards got *a* first-rounder in the Porzingis deal and that’s one more than they got in the Beal deal. – 4:45 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Wizards have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics 😯 pic.twitter.com/pysbp0vhUh – 4:43 PM
Wizards have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics 😯 pic.twitter.com/pysbp0vhUh – 4:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics go from 2yr 44M in Brogdon to 1yr, 36M in Porzingis. Stay below 2nd apron for now including Gallo. Gives them multiple options and flexibility next summer. Three options in case of injury, needed rest in front court. Assume Horford starts at 4 for limited mins next to KP – 4:41 PM
#Celtics go from 2yr 44M in Brogdon to 1yr, 36M in Porzingis. Stay below 2nd apron for now including Gallo. Gives them multiple options and flexibility next summer. Three options in case of injury, needed rest in front court. Assume Horford starts at 4 for limited mins next to KP – 4:41 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
What would the Celtics roster look like after a Kristaps Porzingis trade? Breaking down the depth chart and what may come next masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 4:41 PM
What would the Celtics roster look like after a Kristaps Porzingis trade? Breaking down the depth chart and what may come next masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 4:41 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
One of the big things Boston probably needs to do next year is severely limit Al Horford’s regular season role, potentially even removing him from the starting lineup.
Too soon to say how Boston’s rotation will shake out but bringing Al off the bench will be easier with KP. – 4:40 PM
One of the big things Boston probably needs to do next year is severely limit Al Horford’s regular season role, potentially even removing him from the starting lineup.
Too soon to say how Boston’s rotation will shake out but bringing Al off the bench will be easier with KP. – 4:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kristaps Porzingis:
As a Knick —
17.8 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 2.0 BPG
As a Maverick —
20.0 PPG | 8.8 RPG | 1.7 BPG
As a Wizard —
22.9 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 1.5 BPG
Predict his statline as a Celtic. pic.twitter.com/oryzgmWZTd – 4:39 PM
Kristaps Porzingis:
As a Knick —
17.8 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 2.0 BPG
As a Maverick —
20.0 PPG | 8.8 RPG | 1.7 BPG
As a Wizard —
22.9 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 1.5 BPG
Predict his statline as a Celtic. pic.twitter.com/oryzgmWZTd – 4:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Celtics new roster:
Kristaps Porzingis
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Al Horford
Robert Williams
Top __ squad in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fFYL5gzLxH – 4:35 PM
Celtics new roster:
Kristaps Porzingis
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Al Horford
Robert Williams
Top __ squad in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fFYL5gzLxH – 4:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Breaking: Celtics, Wizards, Clippers are closing in on a trade sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., and Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 4:33 PM
Breaking: Celtics, Wizards, Clippers are closing in on a trade sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., and Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 4:33 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Per source, the three-team deal that would bring Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis to Boston is nearing the final stages. – 4:33 PM
Per source, the three-team deal that would bring Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis to Boston is nearing the final stages. – 4:33 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: What would a Kristaps Porzingis trade mean for the future of Grant Williams and other moves the Celtics could make this offseason? A first look at what’s next if a deal gets done: masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 4:27 PM
New: What would a Kristaps Porzingis trade mean for the future of Grant Williams and other moves the Celtics could make this offseason? A first look at what’s next if a deal gets done: masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 4:27 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Here’s @TheAthleticNBA’s piece on the potential trade between the Wizards, Celtics and Clippers involving Kristaps Porziņģis, from @ShamsCharania, @ByJayKing, @LawMurrayTheNU, @JaredWeissNBA and me.
theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 4:13 PM
Here’s @TheAthleticNBA’s piece on the potential trade between the Wizards, Celtics and Clippers involving Kristaps Porziņģis, from @ShamsCharania, @ByJayKing, @LawMurrayTheNU, @JaredWeissNBA and me.
theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 4:13 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Dice @TheAthleticNBA que Celtics, Clippers y Wizards andan en pláticas para un canje que enviaría a Kristaps Porzingis a Boston, Malcolm Brogdon a LAC, y Marcus Morris y selecciones del Draft a Washington.
En Boston sobraría un pívot. ¿Quién se va?
¿Qué te parece? pic.twitter.com/1rDBwCrq5k – 4:12 PM
Dice @TheAthleticNBA que Celtics, Clippers y Wizards andan en pláticas para un canje que enviaría a Kristaps Porzingis a Boston, Malcolm Brogdon a LAC, y Marcus Morris y selecciones del Draft a Washington.
En Boston sobraría un pívot. ¿Quién se va?
¿Qué te parece? pic.twitter.com/1rDBwCrq5k – 4:12 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
On Bos-Was-LAC potential three-way deal reported by @ShamsCharania
* Porzingis needs to opt in by end of day. Possible to opt-in-extend-and-trade
* LAC needs to add one small salary (Preston or Boston?)
* LAC pick could be in 2028, or #30 tomorrow
* WAS would generate ~10M TPE – 4:06 PM
On Bos-Was-LAC potential three-way deal reported by @ShamsCharania
* Porzingis needs to opt in by end of day. Possible to opt-in-extend-and-trade
* LAC needs to add one small salary (Preston or Boston?)
* LAC pick could be in 2028, or #30 tomorrow
* WAS would generate ~10M TPE – 4:06 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Watching Celtics fans talk themselves into Kristaps Porzingis is the best thing on this app today. – 3:48 PM
Watching Celtics fans talk themselves into Kristaps Porzingis is the best thing on this app today. – 3:48 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics reportedly in serious talks to acquire Kristaps Porzingis for Malcolm Brogdon
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/06/21/cel… – 3:42 PM
Celtics reportedly in serious talks to acquire Kristaps Porzingis for Malcolm Brogdon
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/06/21/cel… – 3:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE: Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics? Brogdon to Clippers? | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:39 PM
LIVE: Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics? Brogdon to Clippers? | Garden Report Presented by @FDSportsbook, @factormeals & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics organization was so diligent in handling Udoka’s sexual misconduct, perhaps alienating their key players in the process.
Turning around and trading for Kristaps Porzingis would be puzzling, to say the least. – 3:31 PM
The Celtics organization was so diligent in handling Udoka’s sexual misconduct, perhaps alienating their key players in the process.
Turning around and trading for Kristaps Porzingis would be puzzling, to say the least. – 3:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors: Celtics, Wizards, Clippers in talks that would send big man to Boston
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 3:29 PM
Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors: Celtics, Wizards, Clippers in talks that would send big man to Boston
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 3:29 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Celtics, Clippers, Wizards in serious talks on deal involving Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington.
More details at @TheAthletic with @JaredWeissNBA: theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 3:28 PM
Sources: Celtics, Clippers, Wizards in serious talks on deal involving Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington.
More details at @TheAthletic with @JaredWeissNBA: theathletic.com/4629162/2023/0… – 3:28 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon-Morris-Porzingis doesn’t work. #Celtics need to send out about $7.7M more (Muscala/Gallo? Champagnie/Kornet/Muscala?). Morris-Brogdon off by about $1M from LAC side. There’s going to be more to this. How many players can BOS/LAC reasonably pile on the Clipper? – 3:24 PM
Brogdon-Morris-Porzingis doesn’t work. #Celtics need to send out about $7.7M more (Muscala/Gallo? Champagnie/Kornet/Muscala?). Morris-Brogdon off by about $1M from LAC side. There’s going to be more to this. How many players can BOS/LAC reasonably pile on the Clipper? – 3:24 PM
More on this storyline
Kristaps Porzingis: 
lets goooo -via Twitter @kporzee / June 22, 2023
lets goooo -via Twitter @kporzee / June 22, 2023
Kristaps Porzingis: saying goodbye is always tough. Wizards org, my teammates, staff, coaches, everyone at capital one and the facility thank you! Going to miss yall! Wiz Fans!! Thank you for showing me so much support, I truly appreciate it and ejoyed every night playing in front of you. Wishing… -via Twitter @kporzee / June 22, 2023
Get Up: @WindhorstESPN breaks down the trade details of the Celtics acquiring Kristaps Porzingis 
-via Twitter @GetUpESPN / June 22, 2023
-via Twitter @GetUpESPN / June 22, 2023