In a emergency LIVE episode of The Garden Report Podcast, CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning dives straight into the NBA blockbuster trade news: Kristaps Porzingis is now on the Boston Celtics, and Marcus Smart is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies. Bobby examines the implications of Porzingis’s $36M player option on the Celtics’ cap space and dissects how his skills could transform the team’s identity.
Listen for an in-depth analysis of the reshaped Celtics’ roster, the potential impacts on the NBA landscape, and what this means for the team’s future.
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25 Comments
If Kristaps performs as well as last year the Celtics have improved overall. I expect there’s more moves in the pipeline after the draft. Hard to see how Smart and Moront work together effectively.
This trade is so easy we are getting a 20 point per game scorer every night with porzingis and moved up 10 spots in the draft this was a easy trade to make I love marcus though but without question we won this deal
It was time
We finally had the balls to trade Smart! Now Tatum and Brown need to step up and be leaders!!!
I know this hurts us Celtics fans but let’s be honest, the Celtics got better after this trade
This one hits different, thanks marcus, a true celtic!
This one hurt
Don’t like it as much as the rumoured clippers trade but it’s still a win for the Celtics. Let’s be real
Porzingis and two 1st round picks for Smart , Gallo, Musc and a 2nd rounder
How can you honestly think that’s a bad trade ? Although smart will be missed they have the guard depth to absorb the Smart loss.
It also frees up minutes for Pritchard
Have to take off your Celtics goggles 🥽
I am DEVASTATED!! I really am. I know it was only a matter of time. But if those draft picks don't pan out…this is not an upgrade. For Memphis…THEY improved. And now to hear this guy …HIM and other pod cast people BEGGED for it.!!! Y'ALL led the campaign to get rid of him. Y'all are stupid …u don't me too. The games he helped us win. His defense. Y'all talk about our leaders being soft? We have no more identity.
Ur stunned!?!?!?! U can't be! U asked for it, begged for it and I blame all them haters. All I know is "if u love something, set it free, if it comes back …it's meant to be and I believe that he will be back in a couple years and be able to retire a Celtic. Love you, Marcus!!❤
I really hope this works out for everyone. Last time we traded a beloved but flawed guard for a star we got burned BADLY in the end. It was the right move as was before…but time will only tell the real story.
Something had to give because they are not playing well as a group deep in the playoffs. You can't give up Derrick White. Pritchard hits so many shots that he deserves the opportunity of more minutes. They also need a big who can makes shots outside of lobs and dunks. Unfortunately, history will show that the real issue is the Jays. Those two are just too identical, with their good and bad traits.
I'll miss Smart and his hustle but not his bs flops, that I am glad to see go.
I loved this trade. You can’t pay everyone gotta give up something but you got porzingis for 2 1st for smart I’ll do that every time. Smart is 30 and bet how he plays injuries will catch up
It needed to happen. Jaylen and Jayson simply must be the dominant vet voice in the locker room. Big shoes to fill.
I will remember Marcus as one of the toughest players I ever watched basketball. And I hope we meet him in the finals.
Brad grew Ball…Holy **
Bobby cried in the car
Smart had too much ‘stupid’ at the end of games for my taste. Happy with this deal.
Leave emotions out of it. Smart had a great attitude and defensive prowess that will carry over to the Grizzles. KP is coming off from one of his best seasons and is looking better than ever. EXCELLENT TRADE.
I have to say i dont really understand this analysis. I think starting lineup is D white, Brown, Tatum, Zingus, Rob for sure. Al, Malcolm and Pritchard off the bench. Smart had a lot of great qualities, but losing Muscala who never got playing time when it mattered, and Galinari who is a huge question mark coming back from ACL. Basically losing smart and getting Zingus and two first rounds is a crazy good trade. You are way too lukewarm about this imo.
Some bull$#!+ How do you trade the only cat with stones!?!
This really hinges on Porzingis' health. If he stays healthy the trade (including the picks) is a slam dunk. If Porzingis turns into another Rob Williams it's a disaster (particularly if he's signed to an extension which seems likely).
Bobby, I have been watching watching you guys covering the Celtics for a couple years now, and it's great. All you guys are the best in town. And I would like to say that I think that you, in particular, are doing a really good job. Thank you very much for your hard work.
I'm so sad I'm going to miss #36
We need more playmaking from Jalen And Jason. Smart going was the right move