The Brooklyn Nets hit the reset button after trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in 2022.
Now, a few years later, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks might be ready to make another blockbuster deal to land another star on the trade market.
The Nets made headlines again this summer when they sent Mikal Bridges to the Knicks in what seemed like a confusing deal at the time. Brooklyn traded the versatile forward to an in-state rival for a huge return, landing five first-round picks in the deal. With Marks loading up on future draft picks, the Nets have the trade chops to pull off another big deal.
Sports Illustrated’s Derek Parker has created a potential trade scenario that would bring Heat star Jimmy Butler to the Nets as a The future in Miami remains uncertain.
“Brooklyn Nets get: Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson,” Parker suggests. “Miami Heat get: Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson, 2025 Knicks first-round pick, 2025 Nets second-round pick.”
Butler is entering his 15th season in the league, but the 34-year-old continues to prove he can step up when his team needs him most. Averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and five assists last year with the Heat, the seasoned veteran appears to have plenty of potential left despite his age.
However, it would be interesting to see if Marks would be willing to make a big trade for a star who is at the end of his career.
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