The Boston Celtics are starting July with a bang.
Shortly after agreeing to terms with forward Danilo Gallinari, they acquired point guard Malcolm Brogdon in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Celtics are sending six players to Indiana in the deal: Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts and Juwan Morgan. The Pacers will also receive Boston’s first-round pick in the 2023 draft.
“I’m excited, man,” Brogdon told The Athletic in a phone interview Friday. “We have a chance to win the championship, so I’m excited to join the family.”
The Celtics also include Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts and Juwan Morgan in the deal, sources told ESPN.
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Due to a clause in Morgan’s contract, the deal cannot be officially processed until July 9.
Brogdon averaged 19.1 points, 5.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 36 games last season. Health will be the number one concern for the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year as he hasn’t played in more than 60 games since the 2018-19 campaign.
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With Brogdon in the lineup, the question is whether he will start or come off the bench for Boston. Marcus Smart was the team’s starting point guard last season, but Brogdon has started every game he’s played in the past four years. Could a move involving Smart be on the horizon?
Brogdon has three years remaining on his contract at $22.6 million, $22.5 million and then $22.5 million.
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