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Toucher & Rich react to blockbuster three-team trade sending Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics

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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies reached an agreement on a three-team trade. In this trade, center Kristaps Porzingis was sent to the Celtics, guard Marcus Smart was sent to the Grizzlies, and guard Tyus Jones was sent to the Wizards on Wednesday night,

  • MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 27, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

    MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 27, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

  • As part of the trade, Memphis will be sending its 25th overall pick in Thursday’s draft to Boston, along with the Golden State Warriors’ first-round pick in 2024, which is protected for the top four selections. On the other hand, the Celtics will be sending the 35th pick in Thursday’s draft and including forward Danilo Gallinari and center Mike Muscala in the trade to Washington. The trade was finalized just before the midnight ET deadline, which required Kristaps Porzingis to opt into his $36 million player option for the 2023-24 season. With the trade completed, Porzingis chose to opt in, according to sources.

  • During this morning’s Toucher & Rich, Fred, Rich and Ryan Johnston react to the blockbuster deal.

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