The Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a three-team trade that would send Kristaps Porziņģis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles, league sources told The Athletic. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36 million player option for next season.
According to Charania, the Celtics will be receiving Porzingis, the Clippers will be receiving Brogdon, and the Wizards will receive Marcus Morris from Los Angeles. Washington will also receive a handful of draft compensation, including the No. 30 pick in Thursday’s draft from the Clippers.
Looking to surrounding stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard with more championship-level talent, Brogdon suddenly becomes a key facilitator and secondary scorer Los Angeles has been lacking in their backcourt. Morris had been rumored to not be happy with his role in Los Angeles, which is one of the reason the Clippers were looking to get out of his contract.
Having the ability to stretch his game to the perimeter, as well as being an avid rebounder and shot-blocker, Porzingis has proven to still be a highly valued big man despite his injury history since joining Washington during the 2021-22 season. He now joins the Celtics in their quest to win the franchise’s 18th championship.
The Wizards recently traded away three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, signaling that they are going to have to endure some type of rebuild over the next few seasons.
At this point, new president Michael Winger and Washington’s front office are looking to gather assets for the future, hence why trading Porzingis became a possibility. Forward Kyle Kuzma also owned a $13 million player option for the 2023-24 season that he has already declined to enter unrestricted free agency this summer.
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