With Bradley Beal headed to Phoenix, the Suns are no longer likely to be players for Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon, whom they were linked to last week, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.com.
As Robb notes, the Suns still have Deandre Ayton as a trade chip and could theoretically send him out in a Brogdon trade. But the Celtics aren’t interested in Ayton due to his pricey multiyear contract, Robb says, so a third team would have to be involved to take Ayton and send something to Boston. Even if the Suns and Celtics could find a third team, it seems unlikely that Phoenix would want to trade Ayton for another guard, given the current make-up of the team’s core.
Here are a few more trade rumors and notes from around the NBA:
- Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer has gotten the sense from league sources that if the Trail Blazers were to make a trade with the Pelicans involving the No. 3 pick, they’d rather acquire Zion Williamson than Brandon Ingram. Shams Charania of The Athletic previously reported that the Hornets (at No. 2) would likely prefer Ingram to Williamson.
- Although he expects Williamson to open the 2023/24 season with the Pelicans, Ian Begley of SNY.tv explores potential pathways for the Knicks to acquire the former No. 1 overall pick.
- During an appearance on FanDuel TV (Twitter video link), Charania says the Warriors were among the teams to discuss a Chris Paul trade with the Suns before Phoenix agreed to acquire Beal from Washington. With the Wizards exploring the possibility of flipping Paul to a third team, it’s unclear whether or not they’ve touched base with Golden State.
- The Clippers, previously identified as a possible trade partner for Paul, wouldn’t shut the door on re-signing Russell Westbrook if they were able to land CP3, according to Law Murray of The Athletic, who hears from sources that the Clips would still offer Westbrook the biggest deal they can using his Non-Bird rights (120% of the veteran’s minimum).
Celtics would be dumb not to explore Ayton. Especially for a Brogden,Horford/Galo and 1st deal.
I’m sorry but I respectfully disagree.
Ayton does not fit the Celtics in numerous ways. His defense has regressed. Both Horford and Brogdon have better def ratings. But the biggest issue- he’s lazy. The Celtics don’t need anyone who’s going to take nights off. Ayton got benched for JOCK LANDALE. For 133 million dollars….I’d pass on Ayton. I wouldn’t trade Horford OR Brogdon OR Gallinari for him.
If the Pels are willing to give up Zion for the number 2/3 pick, the Pistons should be involved. I saw this trade idea, and it looked like it worked for all teams:
Pistons – Zion
Charlotte – #5, Beef Stew, and BB
Pels – #2
The Hornets would also get the 19th pick from the Pels.
GS has the 19th pick
Who tf is beef stew and BB?
Isaiah Stewart and Bojan Bogdanovic.
I believe BB is Buddy Boeheim
It’s not Bill Belichick?
From a Hornets fan’s perspective: I don’t want Zion. It needs to be Ingram, and I’m happy to see that’s what Charlotte reportedly wants.
I concur. I’m a Celtics lifer, but I like Charlotte. No way would I want Zion on Charlotte. He’d only weigh them down.(Didn’t mean to sound cheeky)
I don’t get CP3 to warrior rumors. What benefit is it for them to get him? They would be giving up their bench to afford him.
You must be new here. According to the “experts” every player is likely to sign with LA; BOS & GS
Williamson would disintegrate in New York. Joakim Noah syndrome.
Joakim Noah syndrome? Noah was washed a few years before he ever got to NY.
If I was Portland no way I would want Zion over Ingram. I would want a player that can play more than 35% of the games.
Higher upside, though, if by some miracle he does manage to stay healthy. So I can kind of get it from a rebuilding perspective.
Not that I would be going after either if I were them.
Warriors sign CP3 and Boogie Cousins to minimum contracts. Sign Draymond to discounted 3 year deal. Fire Kerr and replace him with Mark Jackson. Just like that, another ring for Curry.
CP3 isn’t taking a minimum contract, Cousins is likely done in the league, Draymond is not opting out of a $27 million pay day in order to take a ‘discounted’ deal, and Mark Jackson is not a good coach. This has been my TED Talk.
Lol in dream world, maybe. Neither CP3 or Draymond are taking discounts.