Here’s what the Clippers reportedly almost gave up for Malcolm Brogdon

The Celtics almost traded Malcolm Brogdon instead of Marcus Smart.Before the Boston Celtics sent away fan-favorite Marcus Smart in the trade that netted them Kristaps Porzingis, they had a completely different deal that would have sent out Malcolm Brogdon instead.

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As reported in June by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards discussed a trade that would send Porzingis to Boston, but it would require the Celtics to give Brogdon to the Clippers. This trade was reportedly very close to being finalized, but fell through at the last minute.

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