NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired rights to James Nnaji; 2025 second-round pick (#32 Noah Penda); 2026 second-round pick from Pistons in exchange for rights to Marcus Sasser.
June 28, 2023 Boston Celtics / Detroit Pistons Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Draft Rights rights to James Nnaji
- Draft Pick 2025 second-round pick (#32 Noah Penda )
- Draft Pick 2026 second-round pick
Detroit Pistons Received
- Draft Rights rights to Marcus Sasser
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston added rights to James Nnaji; 2025 second-round pick (#32 Noah Penda); 2026 second-round pick without giving up a premium asset. The return proved slightly more useful than rights to Marcus Sasser, but the deal remained a modest win.
Detroit Pistons Perspective
Boston retained the modest asset advantage because the two future seconds and Nnaji's rights preserved more aggregate flexibility. Sasser has supplied Detroit with useful guard value, keeping the Pistons' return at C+, but Boston's B+ package supports a Slight the other team Edge. Recent outcomes are still maturing.