Trade Breakdown
Nets
Nets Send: Kyrie Irving, Day'Ron Sharpe, Cameron Thomas, 2022 2nd, and a 2024 2nd
Nets Receive: Malcom Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb, and Goga Bitadze
Why Nets Do This: The Nets do this because Kyrie is not vaccinated. In order for him to play home games, he needs to get the shot. Kyrie does not want to, and so he will only be available for 41 games. This is terrible for the Nets, and so they get Malcom Brogdon who puts up all star numbers, and he is involved in a bunch of trade talks.
Pacers
Pacers Send: Jeremy Lamb, Malcom Brogdon, Goga Bitadze, and Kelan Martin
Pacers Receive: Kyrie Irving, Danny Green, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, Isiah Joe, and a 2023 1st top 8 protected
Why Pacers Do This: The Pacers do this because they will instantly become contenders. I love the fit of Kyrie and Sabonis!!! The Pacers have never been contenders since the Paul George days, and this will bring them back to their old roots!
Rockets
Rockets Send: Eric Gordan, 2023 1st top 8 protected, and a 2025 1st
Rockets Receive: Kelan Martin, Cameron Thomas, and Day'Ron Sharpe
Why Rockets Do This: The Rockets do this because they send out Eric Gordan and two picks for three young players. They also clear out 14.1 million dollars.
76ers
76ers Send: Danny Green, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and Isiah Joe
76ers Receive: Eric Gordan, 2024 2nd, 2025 1st, and a 2022 2nd
Why 76ers Do This: The 76ers do this because they get Eric Gordan who is a terrific bench piece and he averages 16.6 points for a career. On top of that, they get three picks with one of them being a first!