In the wake of a shocking late-night trade, Chris Forsberg tries to make sense of the Celtics parting with their longest-tenured player — and what comes next.
Maybe Smart wasn’t long for Boston. He’ll turn 30 next season. His defense eroded last year. His shot selection often drew critiques from even his most ardent supporters. His production alongside the Jays last season wasn’t nearly as glossy as it had in previous years.
If the Celtics planned to keep Porzingis long term, then Smart was unlikely to be on the roster long term. Boston will have to make tough choices with many of its supporting pieces. Porzingis is due a new deal and will be extension-eligible in July. The JaysWednesday’s twists and turns made the Smart move that much more of a shock. The Grizzlies will benefit from his veteran leadership, particularly.
The question, of course, is what comes next? Are the Celtics able to welcome Brogdon back to the fold after nearly dealing him away? Will he require surgery on that elbow before next season, and what does his recovery timeline look like? How does Boston fill out a roster that still has some notable holes even after adding a talent like Porzingis?
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