Before the Boston Celtics sent away fan-favorite Marcus Smart in the trade that netted them Kristaps Porzingis, they had a completely different deal that would have sent out Malcolm Brogdon instead.
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As reported in June by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards discussed a trade that would send Porzingis to Boston, but it would require the Celtics to give Brogdon to the Clippers.