NBA Draft Rumors: Marcus Smart trade grade, Tobias Harris rumblings, Scoot-Blazers

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers exchange words during the second half in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 76ers defeat the Celtics 119-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers exchange words during the second half in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 76ers defeat the Celtics 119-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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NBA Draft Rumors: Marcus Smart traded from Celtics to Grizzlies

In a late-night shocker, the original trade which sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics was voided at the last minute. Porzingis is coming off his best — and perhaps more importantly — healthiest season in quite some time. He averaged over 23 points per game with the Washington Wizards, and will add a nice scoring punch to an already-talented Celtics team.

Below is the full trade, as we now know it:

The trade grades here are more complicated, but the Celtics were able to gain more first-round picks for Marcus Smart than the Wizards for both Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis combined. If that’s not the sign of a veteran front office, I don’t know what is.

Smart will fit right in with the Grizzlies, who already feature a former defensive player of the year in Jaren Jackson Jr. Smart is a better version of Dillon Brooks, who could merely annoy opponents, but not back it up. Smart is a legitimate ball-stopper defensively

As for the Wizards, it’s unclear what this accomplishes beyond clearing salary. Jones is a nice piece, and Gallinari can score. Muscala and the No. 35 pick should serve as depth pieces. If the goal for Washington is to bottom out, they are doing a great job at it.

Trade grade: Boston wins