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There is a lot going on in the NBA right now with free agency in full swing so let’s break down all that has happened. 76ers acquire Jaylen Brown Usually this would get its own blog but I am not mentally prepared to do that right now and there is a lot of news going on. Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, 2 first round picks and 2 second round picks so let’s break it down. Let’s start with the Philly part. It’s a good risk for the 76ers,

Another trade blog? Another trade blog! Kawhi Leonard is headed back to The Six as the Toronto Raptors acquired Leonard for the 2nd time. This time the Raptors sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first round picks (2031 and 2033 unprotected), a 2027 pick swap (that will likely convey since the Clippers swapped their pick with OKC) and 2 second round picks to the Clippers for Leonard. 7 years after Leonard departed Toronto to go home to Los Angeles after delivering a title to

Jaylen Brown trade rumors A Jaylen Brown trade feels inevitable at this point. After missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston has shifted their focus to a Brown deal. The Trail Blazers are the team that has been coming up the most, they’re offer is going to be mostly built around draft picks and young players. Donovan Clingan is probably who Boston wants, as they should because they need a center and he’s very good, but I am not sure that the Blazers would be willing to p

A four-team blockbuster is fun! (Well, it was reported as 2 different deals but they all come together to form one big trade because one isn’t possible without the other.) This deal saw Timberwolves get LaMelo Ball, Josh Green and the 33rd pick, Isaiah Evans, the Hornets got Naz Ried, the Timberwolves 2033 first round pick unprotected, 3 pick swaps (2029, 2030 and 2032) and 3 future 2nd round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), the Nets got Julius Randle and the 28th pick, Joshua Jeffe