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3 blockbuster NBA trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home

By Jack Simone

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 10: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 10: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 27: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making the game winning shot against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana, 3 blockbuster NBA trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Blockbuster NBA Trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home: Boston Celtics

Celtics receive: Domantas Sabonis

Pacers receive: Romeo Langford, Kevin Knox, Juancho Hernangomez, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2024 First-Round Pick, 2023 Second-Round Pick, 2024 Second-Round Pick

Knicks receive: Dennis Schroder

This three-team trade would satisfy all parties. The Indiana Pacers get to rebuild with some picks and young assets, the Boston Celtics get a third star, and the New York Knicks get some added guard depth.

There have been some rumors as of late that the Celtics are looking for a third star to pair alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Domantas Sabonis could be that guy.

Sabonis could start next to either Al Horford or Robert Williams and provide an extra scoring threat within Boston’s offense. He would also take some of the ball-handling duties off of Tatum and Marcus Smart in the half-court.

Indiana would be getting Romeo Langford, a prospect who’s shown the potential to be a two-way threat, Kevin Knox, a young player who could use a change of scenery, and a bunch of picks.

This is a solid haul if they plan to begin a full-scale rebuild. Juancho Hernangomez would be thrown in to match salaries, but he only has one year left on his deal anyways.

Lastly, the Knicks would find a cheap option to help shore up the guard depth that they had hoped Kemba Walker would provide. Dennis Schroder would certainly help them in their hunt for the playoffs.

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