The Washington Wizards have finalized a trade with the Boston Celtics around Kristaps Porzingis, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Porzingis is opting into his $36 million player option and will play for the Celtics next season. The Memphis Grizzlies have stepped in as the third team in this deal, and young guard Tyus Jones will be going to Washington in this deal. The Grizzlies are getting Marcus Smart, a longtime Celtics fan favorite, from Boston in the deal.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire the Washington Wizards' Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis is opting into his $36M contract for 2023-2024 and getting his trade to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tRVEfI8nnI
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