Is Kristaps Porzingis the missing piece?

To less than a day nba draft In 2023, it seems that a big transfer is going to happen.

according to reports Boston Celtics are close to a deal that would see the 17-time NBA champion be acquired kristaps porzingis Did washington wizards in a three-team trade that would see it done los angeles clippers to guard malcolm brogdon from Boston.

with the wizard’s spindle reconstruction after the transfer of Bradley BealThe Celtics Have A Chance To Prepare For Another Race For The NBA Title 2023/24are betting on the talented but injury-hit Latvian player, who will opt out of the final year of his contract, to help push the deal through.

Porzingis adds size and shooting to Boston’s rotation

Injuries slowed Porzingis throughout his career: He never played 72+ games in any of the seven seasons Joe did not play the entire 2018/19 season due to a knee injury. but the former’s first choice new York Knicks He is coming off what could be the best year of his career.

Porzingis’ average A Record 23.2 points per game in 2022/23about 50 percent shooting from the floor and a 39 percent from three-point range, He collected more than eight rebounds a night in 65 games, the second most rebounds in his professional career.

Once the transfer is complete, Porzingis will likely sign Expansion With Boston for the following season, adding a large body that could set the stage for the Celtics competing for a championship.

The Clippers get a guard and the Wizards get an asset

The Clippers Were Linked To A Sensational Move By Their Former Point Guard chris paul after his transfer wonder To washingtonBut Los Angeles picked up Brogdon, who averaged 15 points and 3.7 assists in 26 minutes per game during the 2022/23 regular season.

the wizards added a additional first-round selection In Thursday’s draft, in addition to the eighth overall selection the franchise already has. Washington has cleared a huge amount of salary in very little time, finding new homes for Beal and Porzingis ahead of the draft, as well as looking to Kyle Kuzma Reject your choice of player 13 million dollars on Tuesday.