Boston Celtics: Deandre Ayton (sign & trade), Mikal Bridges, Suns 1st round pick (protected)
Phoenix Suns: Robert Williams III, Jaylen Brown
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I have actually posted this idea before, it’s based on the concept that Robert Sarver is too ‘frugal’ to pay the luxury tax for the 22-23 season.
Robert Williams undervalued contract would be the biggest draw here, as Williams III can replace Ayton’s defensive production and keeps the Suns under the taxable threshold.
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Ayton
Tatum
Bridges
Richardson
Smart
This Celtics starting five would be up there as the best defensive unit in the league.
Bridges may be a better defender than Brown and offensively, there’s more of a hierarchy now. Ayton and Tatum’s, slower more methodical style of offence would mesh well together IMO.