In a fresh live episode of The Garden Report Podcast, hosts Bobby Manning and John Zannis dive react to Kristaps Porzingis being traded to the Boston Celtics, and Marcus Smart being sent to the Memphis Grizzlies.
They delve into the critical details of the trade, discussing the potential implications of Porzingis’s $36M player option on the Celtics’ cap space, and how his unique on-court skills could impact the Celtics next season.
Boston acquired Kristaps Porzingis, the No. 25 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and a top-4 protected first-round pick in 2024 from the Golden State Warriors. The Washington Wizards have received Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, and the No. 35 pick in the 2023 Draft. In the same trade, Marcus Smart was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies.
As they bid farewell to Marcus Smart, they reflect on his impressive tenure with the Celtics – Defensive Player of the Year, three-time All-Defense, nine years with nine trips to the playoffs, and five appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Join them as they analyze this pivotal trade and its potential impacts on both the Celtics and Smart’s future.
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33 Comments
These guys are funny.. they've never coached anything! No expertise in basketball just fanboys. ๐
We traded Our best passer? ๐คฃ whatever. Look, we got to the threshold of the finals. If you told any Celtics fan all we had to do was beat a zone and stop 4 undrafted G-Leaguers to get to the finalsโฆ weโd all have bet our houses. Smart, a starting NBA PG, couldnโt penetrate the zone off the dribble and play make or shoot wide open shots in it. Miamiโs gameplan was to leave Smart open and crowd everyone else. 0:01
I could still see brogdon going in a salary move
We need more speed and play making from our guards
Joe with horrible speculation. Just spitting out all kinds โwhat ifsโ
Brogdon better get surgery now!
Marcus Smartโs name in my house is โmixed bag.โ Like a bag of Chex, you reach in and donโt know what youโre gonna get. I was here when Tony Allen left & then Perk. This move is NOT equivalent. Iโm supposed to be mad at Brogdan staying because he was injured is fake news. I guarantee that whole scenario was a smoke screen. Smart needed to go. He was too inconsistent and left us all salivating dreaming of the day he put it all together. We waited 8yrs. Itโs never happening.
Where was marcus going to tske you? How many more 4th qtr meltdowns and playoff disappointments? And it wasnโt going to get better. Smartโs d was only going to decline more and the stupid decisions were only going to keep happening
My favourite player, Iโm pretty gutted. Canโt imagine Smart playing for another team man. I do trust Brad Stevenโs though so fingers crossed
We needed Porzingis. Horfordโs paint presence has fell off. We need a guy who can get in the middle of Miamiโs zone and make them pay in the paint. Our big guys gave us nothing if someone else didnโt create for them or an offense rebound.
All this screaming of culture and heart &soul is getting on my nerves. Iโd sell that any day of the week for a solid player with a consistent jump shot. Not only do I get that with Pozingis, I get points in the paint, paint presence and size on the front line. Our two highest paid players will be our heart and soul now. KP brings us attitude and what I what really love is YOU CANNOT BULLY HIM.
S/o to bob for having kid cudi on his wall
This guy aint gonna do shit and wont be with celtics after this season . No body wants to play at boston . One of the rasict states in the us
Rather Brogdon have been traded
It was the right move
3 guards was a big downside of this team. Team has a better balance and now they're ready to win. It doesn't address playmaking at the end of games and the fact that Smart couldn't control the ball at important times was probably a deal breaker for this team. Smart was part of our weakness, but again he was one of the main parts of our strength. It's hard to question that, but now they need a PG pass first and a wing. Maybe they trust Pritchard or move on with other players
Brogdon is more talented than smart so itโs good they kept him.And they added another more talented player than smart the front court is going to be really good they have a big 3 now .What are you guys blubbering about.
Yeah sorry Marcus they sent you there of all places. Simple as Boston needs a quality big and you had value. Nice trade on bball level. Closer to hometown at least Marcus, back in the south. Maybe Marcus ageeed to it too for that reason. Iโd like to think he was asked. Why worry about sustainability when have been for a decade and itโs not recognized. Itโs a championship or bust league unfortunately. Got to sacrifice years for a few checkmates hopefully.
Tatum needs to lead and that's the problem. He's the alpha, the most talented, he needs to lead
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You can't blame Brogdan for Smart leaving. A player can't help their injuries. Smart was a desireable asset and the Celtics wanted Porzingis. You gotta give to get in NBA trades.
I see K.P retiring in Boston like K.G especially with all pieces around him๐ฏ
Our weakness last series with heat was rim protection. We had to choose rim protection with rob but sacrificed shooting. Kristaps can do both and will help our rotations. We need another wing. Im upset still we couldnt get it done with brogdon
It's a good trade for the celtics and from Marcus Smart. He'll be on a good team.
Brogdon and Unicorn in street cloths next season ๐
The casuals wonโฆ
A โphenomenalโ trade!๐
It's a Good trade Malcolm ,White and Tatum play the point. The problem is tatum has no one to pass to but brown and jaylen can't pass. Now they have a KP that know how to play inside the paint, pass and shoot the 3.especially to shoot over defense any place in the court. Good trade Brad.
Good move i was so sick of smarts overrated defense when you have the dpoy and he lets guys like caleb martin and years before tyler herro burn you all series and he cant shit down anyone you cant compare to tony allen, dude used to give kobe fits and got into steph and klays face all the time when he was a grizzly
I say finish rounding out the roster by trading Grant and Malcom for Woods and sign Bruce brown and see how things go.
Celtics need a "culture change", a highly skilled point guard/leader is what's needed.
It's a business. Celtics got better . I didn't like it. Overall, it's a good deal. Will see what happens.
This is good for smart
It puts him in a similar situation with two younger stars and a supportingcast. Steven adams and marcus smart will be great together. They are contenders for a title in this 5 year window. I think Marcus smart dies his hair blue and retires in Memphis. Love you Marcus your a funny dude too you're gunna have fun with them young boys lol
That locker room still has al hortford, hrant williams JT JB d whites game speaks for itself Brogdon doesnt make much mistakes. They are fine