The Boston Celtics dropped a bomb right before the NBA buffs wanted to get some sleep! Hours ago, the Celtics made headlines for an unexpected three-team trade that could have sent the reigning 6MOTY to the Los Angeles Clippers. Though the deal fell apart due to an injury report, the Celtics decided to make a huge change which has sent the NBA fans in denial. Desperate for an offensive big man, Boston has let go of one of their most loyal guards on the team.

However, what stands as a highlight is the Celtics’ tribute to the former DPOY, hours before they decided to pack him off. Looks like the Celtics have done the 29-year-old dirty!

The Celtics move a former DPOY hours after a tribute to him

6MOTY Malcolm Brogdon was initially part of a three-team trade that involved the Los Angeles Clippers and the Washington Wizards. Hours after an NBA insider confirmed the three-team deal, an injury report on Brogdon hit the news, which broke the trade. The Clippers who already have an injured Paul George and Kawhi Leonard decided to stop the trade after the injury report came out. However, the Boston Celtics found another team to complete the trade.?

The Memphis Grizzlies came into the picture out of the blue as they sent their young guard, Tyus Jones, to the Wizards. Moreover, the Celtics also moved two of their role players, Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala, to Washington. But what did the Celtics get??

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Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis is now a Celtics player after he opted into his $36 million contract! Though the Celtics have two centers, Al Horford and Robert Williams already on the roster, they went on to add 7’3 Porzingis. However, the Celtics lost a key piece in the transaction as the Grizzlies benefitted from entering the fray at the last moment.

2022 DPOY Marcus Smart will now join hands with Ja Morant for the upcoming season. While the big breaking news has stunned the NBA buffs, what steals the show is the Celtics’ tribute to Smart, just hours before trading him.

What was the Celtics’ tribute to Marcus Smart??

On the team’s Twitter handle, the Celtics hyped their fans with a Marcus Smart mixtape only to send him to the Grizzlies in a few hours. Playing 9 seasons for the franchise, Smart has helped the Celtics reach the playoffs all nine times. Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart have done wonders for the team. However, their failure to bag a championship has forced them to send Smart away.

Though it could be a heartbreak for the Celtics’ fans, 2018 All-Star Porzingis is no less of a talent. What are your thoughts on the deal? Share in the comments below.

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