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This hypothetical trade scenario sends Malcolm Brogdon to the San Antonio Spurs.

 

 

 

At the end of June, it was strongly rumored that the Boston Celtics were sending Malcolm Brogdon to

the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team trade for Kristaps Porzingis. Reportedly, concerns over

Brogdon’s forearm injury caused the Clippers’ front office to back out.

Despite this setback, Brogdon is expected to be available for regular-season play in October. This is why

the decision to pursue an offseason trade is crucial for Boston’s front office, as the 30-year-old could

reassert himself as a key part of the rotation or burden them with injuries.

In an ideal scenario, the Celtics deal Malcolm Brogdon to the San Antonio Spurs for Tre Jones and Zach

Collins.

Last season, Jones averaged a career-high 12.9 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game. The 23

year-old guard is known to have excellent court vision, most notably as the pick-and-roll ball-handler.

The other piece of this mock trade, Collins, finished last season with a career-high 11.6 points, 6.4

rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. The 6-foot-11 center is an all-around offensive force and above-

average in post defense.

Though Brodgon is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Boston would benefit from adding more depth to

their rotation. The expectation is that Jones would fill Brogdon’s role, while Collins serves as a back-up

to the injury-prone Porzingis and Robert Williams III.

Assuming that Brogdon is used as a starter for the Spurs, it’s worth noting his recent stats within this

role. During his 146 starts with the Indiana Pacers, Brogdon averaged 18.9 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.1

rebounds over 32.9 minutes.

Based on his 67 regular-season appearances as a Celtic, Brodgon averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and

3.7 assists over 26 minutes. His pace, however, when adjusted to per 36 minutes, rivals that of his

career-best.

Jones shows promise for future development, but San Antonio only has a small sample size of the

guard’s capabilities. Contrastingly, Brogdon’s production rate has been relatively consistent over the past

five seasons.

San Antonio must also consider which option is best for the 19-year-old Victor Wembanyama, who is

expected to be the franchise’s next superstar. It’s likely the incoming rookie would benefit more from a

veteran floor general.

Overall, Boston would add needed depth to their rotation with the youthful Jones and Collins, while San

Antonio acquires an established, reputable star in Brogdon. It’s likely that the Spurs would also be dealt

draft picks.

 

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