NBA Trades: 3 Dejounte Murray trades for the Spurs to consider

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NBA Trades: 3 Dejounte Murray trades for the Spurs to consider – Boston Celtics

Celtics receive: Dejounte Murray, Doug McDermott

Spurs receive: Marcus Smart, Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, 2023 First-Round Pick, 2025 First-Round Pick

The Boston Celtics would get their franchise point guard in this deal, while the San Antonio Spurs would reset with a bunch of new young talent.

Boston has been searching for the perfect point guard to pair with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for a long time now. Dejounte Murray could be that guy.

He’s an elite defender, which would make up for the loss of Marcus Smart, and an amazing playmaker, too. Plus, he fits perfectly with their timeline.

Plus, Boston would be getting some much-needed floor spacing in Doug McDermott. The C’s desperately need some perimeter shooting, and McDermott would give them that.

On the flip side, the Spurs would get to switch up the makeup of their franchise. They would receive one defensive-minded veteran and three young players to rebuild around.

Grant Williams has turned himself into a great floor-spacing four who’s fairly versatile on the defensive end. The Spurs could give him even more opportunities.

The same can be said for both Romeo Langford and Aaron Nesmith. Both have been inconsistent, but with some more freedom, they could reach their full potential.

Throw in a couple of unprotected first-round picks and this deal isn’t terrible for San Antonio if they wanted to trade Murray. Boston would benefit greatly, too.

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