Slight Pacers Edge
Boston acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers in exchange for Aaron Nesmith; Daniel Theis; Malik Fitts; Juwan Morgan; Nik Stauskas; 2023 first-round pick (#29 Julian Strawther).
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Malcolm Brogdon
Indiana Pacers Received
- Player Aaron Nesmith
- Player Daniel Theis
- Player Malik Fitts
- Player Juwan Morgan
- Player Nik Stauskas
- Draft Pick 2023 first-round pick (#29 Julian Strawther )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Malcolm Brogdon won Sixth Man of the Year and later became part of the package for Jrue Holiday. Indiana received useful young and draft assets, but Boston obtained the better immediate and downstream value.
Indiana Pacers Perspective
Boston received immediate value from Malcolm Brogdon, who won Sixth Man of the Year in his first Celtics season. Indiana's return aged well for a different reason. Aaron Nesmith developed into a high-energy two-way starter and major playoff contributor, while the included first-round pick and salary pieces gave the Pacers additional flexibility and draft value during the rebuild. Because Brogdon was already an established player, Boston's side remains strong. The Pacers Win verdict comes from Indiana converting a veteran into a younger core piece and future assets that better matched the Haliburton-era timeline.