Boston acquires Malcolm Brogdon from Indiana

The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022

Woj later added that the Celtics are sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick.

The Celtics are sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/etqmr9l0l7

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022

ANALYSIS: The Celtics definitely made it their mission to improve their squad after coming within two wins of their 18th championship. Even if Brogdon is a walking injury risk, this was a risk worth taking knowing what he could do for Boston on the court.